afterdamp

noun

Meaning

A mixture of poisonous or suffocating gases, primarily carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, remaining in a mine after an explosion or fire.

Examples

Rescue teams had to wait for the afterdamp to clear before they could safely enter the lower levels of the mine.
The ventilation system was designed to quickly dilute any afterdamp generated by a potential blast.

Synonyms: chokedamp, carbon monoxide, toxic fumes, noxious gases

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afterdamp

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːftədæmp/

Definition

A mixture of poisonous or suffocating gases, primarily carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, remaining in a mine after an explosion or fire.

Examples

Rescue teams had to wait for the afterdamp to clear before they could safely enter the lower levels of the mine.
The ventilation system was designed to quickly dilute any afterdamp generated by a potential blast.

Synonyms of afterdamp

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