aftercare

Noun

A poisonous mixture of gases (including carbon dioxide and nitrogen) left in a mine after an explosion or fire.

ریشه

Derived from 'after' and 'damp', a mining term for gases found in mines. First used in the late 19th century.

مثال

• The miners were trapped by the afterdamp following the explosion.
• Afterdamp is a serious hazard in coal mining.
• The rescue team had to wait until the afterdamp had cleared.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Afterdamp hazard Afterdamp poisoning Afterdamp explosion Afterdamp in mines