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Record 1 1999-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blasting Work (Mining)
  • Mining Dangers and Mine Safety
DEF

The mixture of gases which remains in a mine after a mine fire or an explosion of firedamp. It consists of carbonic acid gas, water vapor ..., nitrogen, oxygen, carbon monoxide ..., but usually consists principally of carbonic acid gas and nitrogen, and is therefore irrespirable.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
  • Exploitation minière (dangers et sécurité)
OBS

N, CO2, CO, résultant de l'explosion de gaz d'une mine. [Santé, août 1964]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trabajo con explosivos (Explotación minera)
  • Explotación minera (peligros y seguridad)
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