Industrial Gases

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noun a mixture of carbon dioxide and other gases, formed in mines and causing suffocation

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  • Miners must be cautious of chokedamp, a dangerous gas found in underground mines.
  • Make sure to watch out for chokedamp when you're down in the mine.
  • Chokedamp is no joke, stay safe underground!
  • The toxic atmosphere in the meeting was like a cloud of chokedamp, suffocating any productive discussion.

noun a colorless, flammable gas used in welding and cutting metals

adjective relating to or derived from acetylene

  • Acetylene is commonly used in welding and cutting processes due to its high heat output.
  • I heard acetylene torches are really good for melting metal.
  • Let's fire up the acetylene and get this job done!
  • His anger was like a burning acetylene torch, ready to explode at any moment.