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English to English noun
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no longer active; extinguished |  | Example: the extinction of the volcano
source: wordnet30
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no longer in existence | | Example: the extinction of a species
source: wordnet30
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the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation | | source: wordnet30
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complete annihilation | | Example: they think a meteor cause the extinction of the dinosaurs
source: wordnet30
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a conditioning process in which the reinforcer is removed and a conditioned response becomes independent of the conditioned stimulus | | source: wordnet30
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the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning | | Example: the extinction of the lights
source: wordnet30
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The act of extinguishing or making extinct; a putting an end to; the act of putting out or destroying light, fire, life, activity, influence, etc. | | source: webster1913
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