Meaning of the word dousing in English

What does dousing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dousing

US /ˈdaʊsɪŋ/
UK /ˈdaʊsɪŋ/

Noun

the act of pouring a liquid over something or extinguishing a fire with liquid

Example:
The firefighters quickly began the dousing of the flames.
A sudden dousing of rain cooled the hot pavement.
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