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Term: firedamp
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Definition: flammable mixture of gases naturally occurring in a mine

Note 1 to entry: Firedamp consists mainly of methane, but always contains small quantities of other gases, such as nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen, and sometimes ethane and carbon monoxide. The terms "firedamp" and "methane" are used frequently in mining practice as synonyms.


Publication date:2020-03
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