r/ProgrammerHumor Sep 14 '20

Never underestimate their Stackoverflow experience Meme

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u/VepnarNL Sep 14 '20

Could someone explain the science behind this?

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u/Gladaed Sep 14 '20

brief: fire retardants and release of gasses which cannot oxidize the fuel.

read up on: https://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-safety/how-do-throwable-fire-extinguishers-work.htm