afterdamp en · NOUN
Etymology
From after- + damp.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Suffocating gases present in a coal mine after an explosion caused by firedamp, consisting of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen, and sometimes hydrogen sulfide.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| afterdamps | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| after-damp | alternative | lexicographic |