Chokedamp
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noun.
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noun.
A damp consisting chiefly of
carbon dioxide
, so called for its ability to
asphyxiate
.
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noun.
the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life
Word Usage
""Rummy stuff this here chokedamp; see, they all dies drunk!""
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
carbon dioxide
carbonic acid gas
co2
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
afterdamp
blackdamp
breath
cloud
coal gas