firedamp
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/'faɪəˌdæmp/
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/'faɪədæmp/
A dangerous gas in coal mines, mostly methane, that can explode if it catches fire.
The miners were cautious of the presence of firedamp in the tunnel, as it could cause a deadly explosion.
矿工们对隧道中瓦斯的存在保持警惕,因为它可能引发致命的爆炸。