Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
Abafamento de superfície
English translation:
surface smothering
Portuguese term
Abafamento de superfície
Meios de extinção: fogo classe B: extintores tipo espuma mecânica, pó químico, CO2 e **abafamento de superfície**.
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Luis Antezana
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Martin Riordan
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Gilmar Fernandes
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Mar 19, 2014 04:03: Luis Antezana Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
Spain
Native Spanish translator (6 years exp.)
Native in: Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Portuguese to Spanish
surface smothering
United States
25 + yrs. Business experience PORT- ENG
Native in: Portuguese 
, English
Works in: Portuguese to English, English to Portuguese
smothering
Use a safety blanket to smother the fire (Remember: If you do not turn off the power supply, electric shock is likely to occur.). Not only is this very effective in the early stages but does not damage surrounding area or objects
Brazil
Brazilian lawyer - 40+ years in Brazil
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, Portuguese (Variants: European/Portugal, Brazilian, Mozambican, Angolan)
Works in: Portuguese to English, English to Portuguese, English, and 1 more.
surface smothering
The lance enables the user to tackle fire at a safe distance and the low velocity applicator to reduce the energy of the jet allowing the powder to gently <b>smother the surface</b> of the burning material.
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