unkindling
/ˈʌŋˌkaɪndəlɪŋ/Definitions
1. noun
the act or process of extinguishing or putting out a fire; the state of being extinguished or put out
“The unkindling of the wildfire was a challenging task for the firefighters.”
2. verb
to extinguish or put out (a fire)
“The wind began to unkindle the flames, reducing the fire’s intensity.”