noun
Meaning 1
Choke damp.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
blackdamp
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noun
Meaning 2
the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: chokedamp
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: carbon dioxide, CO2, carbonic acid gas
History
Etymology
From black + damp.