Associations to the word «Firedamp»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

FIREDAMP, noun. A mixture of gases (mostly methane) that form in coal mines and become explosive when mixed with air.

Wise words

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