chokedamp
A damp consisting chiefly of carbon dioxide, so called for its ability to asphyxiateA damp consisting chiefly of carbon dioxide, so called for its ability to asphyxiate.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)A damp consisting chiefly of carbon dioxide, so called for its ability to asphyxiate.
More definitions
- the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life
Origin
From choke + damp.From choke + damp.
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Forms
plural: chokedamps| Singular | chokedamp |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life:blackdamp
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable