ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: black (I) + damp (gas)
: a nonexplosive mine gas that is heavier than air, that consists of a mixture of carbon dioxide and other gases, and that will not support life or flame — called also chokedamp ; compare firedamp
ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: black (I) + damp (gas)
: a nonexplosive mine gas that is heavier than air, that consists of a mixture of carbon dioxide and other gases, and that will not support life or flame — called also chokedamp ; compare firedamp
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012