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firedamp (n)
a mixture of gases (mostly methane) that form in coal mines and become explosive when mixed with air
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a mixture of gases (mostly methane) that form in coal mines and become explosive when mixed with air
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Firedamp, a mixture of methane and other flammable gases, is a common hazard in coal mines.
Miners must take precautions to prevent firedamp from igniting and causing an explosion.
Firedamp can be ignited by a spark from a tool or a flame from a cigarette.
Firedamp is also known as "methane" or "marsh gas."
