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The atmosphere in a mine following an explosion
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chokedamp
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n. (context mining English) A damp consisting chiefly of carbon dioxide, so called for its ability to asphyxiate.
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n. the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life [syn: blackdamp ]
Usage examples of chokedamp.
The stink of mold and wet earth rose about them like chokedamp as they descended.