No. 7,399 in Dutch
bluswater
Water used for extinguishing fires.
In a sentence
De brandweerlieden gebruikten bluswater om het vuur te doven.
The firefighters used extinguishing water to put out the fire.
In this sentence, 'bluswater' refers to the water specifically used for fighting fires, highlighting its purpose as an extinguishing agent.
Het reservoir werd aangevuld met bluswater voor een mogelijke noodsituatie.
The reservoir was refilled with extinguishing water for a possible emergency.
Here, 'bluswater' signifies a stored supply of water dedicated for fire extinguishing purposes, emphasizing preparedness.
Tijdens de inspectie controleerden ze de kwaliteit van het bluswater.
During the inspection, they checked the quality of the extinguishing water.
This usage of 'bluswater' focuses on its quality assessment to ensure its efficiency for use in firefighting scenarios.
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