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blackdamp

/ˈblæk.dæmp/

Traduction: Nom désignant l'atmosphère d'une mine après une explosion, contenant une forte concentration de dioxyde de carbone et impropre à la respiration (le « coup de poussier »).

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C2formalcommontechnical/ˈblæk.dæmp/

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A noun referring to the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion, which is high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life.

  • 🇫🇷Nom désignant l'atmosphère d'une mine après une explosion, contenant une forte concentration de dioxyde de carbone et impropre à la respiration (le « coup de poussier »).
  1. Mine gas after explosion C2 formal technical

    The atmosphere in a mine following an explosion, characterized by high levels of carbon dioxide and low oxygen, making it incapable of supporting life.

    • The miners were warned about the presence of blackdamp after the blast.
    • Rescue teams must wear breathing apparatus when entering areas affected by blackdamp.
    • Blackdamp can accumulate in poorly ventilated sections of a mine.

    🇫🇷Mofette (grisou après explosion)

    Synonymes: chokedamp

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