Limiting the size of a fire by distribution of water so as to decrease the heat release rate and pre-wet adjacent combustibles, while controlling ceiling gas temperatures to avoid structural damage
NFPA 750 Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2003 ed. https://www.nfpa.org/Assets/files/AboutTheCodes/75 0/750_FKT-AAA_SDAgenda_01-13.pdf, (Std: Wtr Mist Fr Prac Sys - Amer) {346 NFC}