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ˈfaɪərˌdæmpfiredamp

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. firedampnoun

    a mixture of gases (mostly methane) that form in coal mines and become explosive when mixed with air

GCIDE

  1. firedampnoun

    a mixture of gases (mostly methane) that forms in coal mines and becomes explosive when mixed with air. It is a source of serious hazard in coal mining operations.

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  1. firedampnoun

    An inflammable gas (mostly methane) found in coal mines; forms an explosive mixture with air.

Wikipedia

  1. Firedamp

    Firedamp is any flammable gas found in coal mines, typically coalbed methane. It is particularly found in areas where the coal is bituminous. The gas accumulates in pockets in the coal and adjacent strata and when they are penetrated the release can trigger explosions. Historically, if such a pocket was highly pressurized, it was termed a "bag of foulness".

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  1. firedamp

    Firedamp is a flammable gas, specifically methane, found in coal mines along with other gases like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide. It can cause explosions when it builds up and comes into contact with a spark or flame.

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  1. Firedamp

    Firedamp is flammable gas found in coal mines. It is the name given to a number of flammable gases, especially methane. It is particularly commonly found in areas where the coal is bituminous. The gas accumulates in pockets in the coal and adjacent strata, and when they are penetrated, the release can trigger explosions. Historically, if such a pocket was highly pressurized, it was termed a "bag of foulness".

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of firedamp in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of firedamp in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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