black damp

noun

: a carbon dioxide mixture occurring as a mine gas and incapable of supporting life or flame

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of black damp was in 1736

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“Black damp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20damp. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

Medical Definition

black damp

noun
: a nonexplosive mine gas that is a mixture containing carbon dioxide and is incapable of supporting life or flame compare firedamp
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