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firedamp: see damp damp, in mining, any mixture of gases in an underground mine, especially oxygen-deficient or noxious gases. The term damp probably is derived from the German dampf, meaning fog or vapor. Several distinct types of damp are recognized. ..... Click the link for more information. . firedamp [′fīr‚damp] (mining engineering) A gas formed in mines by decomposition of coal or other carbonaceous matter; consists chiefly of methane and is combustible. An airtight stopping to isolate an underground fire and to prevent the inflow of fresh air and the outflow of foul air. Also known as fire wall. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I ha' fell into a pit that ha' been wi' th' Firedamp crueller than battle. |
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