Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An apparatus intended to give warning of the presence of fire-damp or dangerous gases in a mine.
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Examples
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For instance, the investigators note that the rig's chief electrician testified that certain problems with the gas-detector system were longstanding and common throughout Transocean's fleet.
Spill Report Faults Transocean Rig Russell Gold 2011
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For instance, the investigators note that the rig's chief electrician testified that certain problems with the gas-detector system were longstanding and common throughout Transocean's fleet.
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