afterdamp

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Noun afterdamp has 1 sense

afterdamp - a toxic mixture of gases (including carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide and nitrogen) after an explosion of firedamp in a mine
--₁ is a kind of gas

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Afterdamp

Definition:

Afterdamp refers to the toxic gases that remain in a mine after an explosion or fire.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The miners were warned about the danger of afterdamp that could be present in the mine following the explosion.

2. After the mine fire was extinguished, the rescue team had to wear masks to protect themselves from the afterdamp.

Related Products:

Mine Safety Equipment Respirator Masks

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