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chokedamp

/ˈtʃəʊk.dæmp/

Traduction: Nom désignant l'atmosphère irrespirable d'une mine après une explosion ou dans un puits, chargée en dioxyde de carbone et pauvre en oxygène.

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noun

/ˈtʃəʊk.dæmp/C2formaltechnical
  • frNom désignant l'atmosphère irrespirable d'une mine après une explosion ou dans un puits, chargée en dioxyde de carbone et pauvre en oxygène.

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

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  1. Mine atmosphere after explosionC2formaltechnical

    The atmosphere in a mine following an explosion, which is high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life.

    frAtmosphère irrespirable après coup de grisou

    • The miners were evacuated due to the risk of chokedamp after the blast.
    • Chokedamp can cause suffocation if proper ventilation is not restored.
    • Rescue teams must wear breathing apparatus when entering areas affected by chokedamp.

    Synonymesblackdamp

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  • chokedamps plural form
  • chokedamps' possessive plural form
  • chokedamp's possessive singular form