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Firedamp Definition & Meaning

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

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What does firedamp mean?
a mixture of gases (mostly methane) that form in coal mines and become explosive when mixed with air
What part of speech is firedamp?
Firedamp is a noun.

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