firedamp

(Anglès)

A flammable gas (mostly methane) found in coal mines; forms an explosive mixture with air.

Etimologia (Anglès)

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.

Grubengas

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Grisu

Schlagwetter

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