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Firedamp

FI'REDAMP.

[See Damp.]

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firedamp

firedamp

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Alternative forms

  • fire damp

Noun

firedamp (usually uncountable, plural firedamps)

  1. (mining) An inflammable gas (mostly methane) found in coal mines; forms an explosive mixture with air.

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