afterdamp
1
9.9
- noun
- /ˈæftərˌdæmp/
- Archaic
:
gases residuales
- The miners were at risk from afterdamp following the explosion.
Examples
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Rescue workers wore breathing apparatus to avoid inhaling afterdamp.
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The miners were warned about the dangers of afterdamp.
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Tests showed that dangerous levels of afterdamp remained in the shaft.
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In the event of a firedamp explosion, afterdamp can pose serious risks.
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Miners must be cautious of afterdamp, as it can be lethal in confined spaces.
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The presence of afterdamp in the mine indicated a serious safety hazard after the explosion.
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Ventilation systems are crucial to prevent the accumulation of afterdamp in underground mines.
Synonyms
A dangerous mix of gases in a mine after an explosion that makes it hard to breathe
Dangerous mine air with too much carbon dioxide that can suffocate people
A poisonous gas from the ground often near volcanoes or swamps
How Dangerous
- Specialized
- Archaic
1
9.9
- Specialized
37
3.6
2
2.8
143
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Afterdamp combines after and damp, where damp once meant 'vapour' or 'gas' in mining rather than just 'a little wet', so afterdamp is the dangerous mix of gases left in a mine 'after' an explosion.