Firedamp
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Firedamp is a noun meaning (mining) A flammable gas (mostly methane) found in coal mines; forms an explosive mixture with air.
Meaning
(mining) A flammable gas (mostly methane) found in coal mines; forms an explosive mixture with air.
Word Forms
- firedamps
- fire damp
- fire-damp
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include afterdamp, damp, flashdamp, firedamper, duff, coaldust.
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