The term FIRE SUPPRESSANT can be summarized as a substance used to extinguish or prevent the spread of fire. One type of fire suppressant is FOAM, which stands for 'Fluorine-Based Organic Aqueous Film-Forming FOAM'. This type of FOAM is made up of a combination of fluorinated surfactants and water, and when applied to a fire, it forms a layer of FOAM that smothers the flames and prevents oxygen from reaching them. FOAM is an effective fire suppressant and is often used in industrial and commercial settings.