Chemical engine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001087",
  "term": "Chemical engine",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An early type of fire apparatus that used a chemical reaction to produce pressurized water or foam for extinguishing fires. These engines typically mixed an acid and an alkali, such as sulfuric acid and sodium bicarbonate, to generate carbon dioxide gas. The gas then expelled the extinguishing agent through a hose.",
  "subject": "Industrial safety",
  "references": [
    "The Chemical Fire Engine (Fire Fighters Association of Missouri)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Chemielöschapparat",
    "es": "extintor químico",
    "fr": "extincteur chimique"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/chemical-engine/"
}