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firedamp.

A flammable gas (mostly methane) found in coal mines; forms an explosive mixture with air.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A flammable gas (mostly methane) found in coal mines; forms an explosive mixture with air.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From fire + damp with 'damp' not in the usual sense of 'moist' but old German, modern Dutch, Danish 'damp' as steam or vapour, hence a gas liable to catch fire.

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