firedamp

noun

fire·​damp ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌdamp 

: a combustible mine gas that consists chiefly of methane

also : the explosive mixture of this gas with air

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

firedamp

noun

fire·​damp -ˌdamp 

: a flammable mine gas that consists chiefly of methane

also : the explosive mixture of this gas with air

Medical Definition

firedamp

noun

fire·​damp -ˌdamp 

: a combustible mine gas that consists chiefly of methane

also : the explosive mixture of this gas with air compare black damp