afterdamp

Noun

A toxic mixture of gases left in a mine following an explosion.

ریشه

Derived from the words 'after' and 'damp', a term used in mining to refer to various gases found in mines.

مثال

• The miners were overcome by afterdamp.
• Afterdamp is a serious hazard in coal mining.
• The explosion was followed by a deadly afterdamp.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Deadly afterdamp Overcome by afterdamp Presence of afterdamp