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chokedamp

chokedamp

9.9
A dangerous mix of gases in a mine after an explosion that makes it hard to breathe
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : gases de mina
  • After the mining accident, rescue workers encountered pockets of chokedamp that made breathing impossible.

Examples

  • Miners are trained to recognize the dangers of chokedamp and use breathing apparatus when necessary.

  • The presence of chokedamp in the tunnel required immediate evacuation of all personnel.

  • The miners were warned about the presence of chokedamp.

  • After the explosion, the air was filled with chokedamp.

  • After the mining accident, rescue workers encountered pockets of chokedamp that made breathing impossible.

  • Miners are trained to recognize the dangers of chokedamp and use breathing apparatus when necessary.

  • The presence of chokedamp in the tunnel required immediate evacuation of all personnel.

Synonyms

afterdamp
vschokedamp
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A dangerous mix of gases left in a mine after an explosion that can poison people

focuses on high carbon dioxide concentration rather than a mixed toxic gas
blackdamp
vschokedamp
  • Specialized
9.9

Dangerous mine air with too much carbon dioxide that can suffocate people

is the same meaning but uses an alternative technical term

Surface Forms

chokedamp singular
chokedamps plural

Morphology

chokedamp = choke + damp (semi-transparent) = choke + damp

The components 'choke' and 'damp' are recognizable, but in mining 'damp' denotes a specific poisonous gas or mine atmosphere rather than ordinary 'moisture', which may mislead learners.

Etymology

The word chokedamp is made of choke and damp, where damp once meant 'gas' or 'vapor' rather than 'a little wet'. So chokedamp literally meant a 'choking gas', which is why it now names the deadly air in mines that makes breathing impossible.