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noun
A damp consisting chiefly of carbon dioxide, so called for its ability to asphyxiate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: business, mining
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
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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Synonyms: blackdamp
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: carbon dioxide, CO2, carbonic acid gas
History
From choke + damp.
