Blackdamp

Pronunciation: /blæk.dæmp/

Definitions of blackdamp

noun a type of gas found in mines that is colorless, odorless, and toxic

Example Sentences

A1 Blackdamp is a dangerous gas found in mines.

A2 Miners need to be aware of the presence of blackdamp to stay safe.

B1 Proper ventilation systems are essential to prevent the build-up of blackdamp in underground tunnels.

B2 The miners were evacuated quickly when blackdamp was detected in the mine shaft.

C1 Advanced sensors can detect even trace amounts of blackdamp in the air.

C2 The team of experts conducted a thorough investigation to determine the source of the blackdamp leak.

Examples of blackdamp in a Sentence

formal The miners were warned about the presence of blackdamp in the underground tunnels.

informal Hey, stay away from that area in the mine, it's full of blackdamp.

slang Don't go near that part of the mine, it's filled with blackdamp, dude.

figurative The toxic atmosphere in the meeting room felt like a cloud of blackdamp hanging over us.

Grammatical Forms of blackdamp

• past tense: blackdamped
• plural: blackdamps
• comparative: more blackdamp
• superlative: most blackdamp
• present tense: blackdamps
• future tense: will blackdamp
• perfect tense: have blackdamped
• continuous tense: is blackdamping
• singular: blackdamp
• positive degree: blackdamp
• infinitive: to blackdamp
• gerund: blackdamping
• participle: blackdamped

Origin and Evolution of blackdamp

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'blackdamp' originated in the coal mining industry in England.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of suffocating gas found in coal mines, the term 'blackdamp' has evolved to refer to any type of oxygen-deficient atmosphere in a confined space.