How do you pronounce firedamp?

The recorded pronunciation is /fˈaɪɚdˌæmp/.

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firedamp

/fˈaɪɚdˌæmp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.56 in modern English

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From fire + damp with 'damp' not in the usual sense of 'moist' but old German, modern Dutch, Danish 'damp' as steam or vapour, hence a gas liable to catch fire.

firedamps (plural) fire damp (alternative) fire-damp (alternative)

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How do you pronounce firedamp?: The recorded pronunciation is /fˈaɪɚdˌæmp/.
What does firedamp mean?: A flammable gas (mostly methane) found in coal mines; forms an explosive mixture with air.
Where does firedamp come from?: From fire + damp with 'damp' not in the usual sense of 'moist' but old German, modern Dutch, Danish 'damp' as steam or vapour, hence a gas liable to catch fire.

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