chokedamp, blackdamp
(noun) the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life
Source: WordNet® 3.1
chokedamp (usually uncountable, plural chokedamps)
(mining) A damp consisting chiefly of carbon dioxide, so called for its ability to asphyxiate.
Source: Wiktionary
22 May 2024
(adjective) having an orbit between the sun and the Earth’s orbit; “Mercury and Venus are inferior planets”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
