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black damp
noun
Definition of BLACK DAMP
: a carbon dioxide mixture occurring as a mine gas and incapable of supporting life or flame
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First Known Use of BLACK DAMP
1836
Rhymes with BLACK DAMP
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black damp
noun
Medical Definition of BLACK DAMP
: a nonexplosive mine gas that is a mixture containing carbon dioxide and is incapable of supporting life or flame—compare firedamp
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