Extinction (noun)

1. The fact or process of a species, family, or other group of organisms dying out or ceasing to exist.
2. The fact of a sound, light, or fire being put out or extinguished.
3. The total suppression of the luminance of an object by absorption or scatter of light in an optical system.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin extinctio(n-), from exstinguere "quench, extinguish".

Examples:

1. The extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by an asteroid impact.
2. The extinction of the species was due to habitat loss and hunting.
3. The extinction of the fire was achieved by pouring water over it.
4. The extinction of the light in the room was noticed by everyone.
5. The extinction of the sound was the result of the room being soundproofed.