blackdamp

black·damp

B0296900 (blăk′dămp′)n. A noncombustible gas that consists of a mixture of carbon dioxide and nitrogen, found in mines after fires or explosions and incapable of supporting life. Also called chokedamp.

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[black + damp, gas.]

blackdamp

(ˈblækˌdæmp) n (Mining & Quarrying) air that is low in oxygen content and high in carbon dioxide as a result of an explosion in a mine. Also called: chokedamp

choke•damp

(ˈtʃoʊkˌdæmp)

n. mine atmosphere so low in oxygen and high in carbon dioxide as to cause choking. Also called blackdamp. [1635–45]

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blackdamp - the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting lifechokedampcarbon dioxide, carbonic acid gas, CO2 - a heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis