Meaning

1 senses
  1. (uncountable, usually)Choke damp.

More definitions
  • the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life

Origin

From black + damp.

From black + damp.

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Forms

plural: blackdamps
Singularblackdamp

uncountable

Synonyms

1 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life:chokedamp

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