Black Lung (Noun)
Meaning
Lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The miner was diagnosed with black lung disease after thirty years of working in the coal mines without proper protective gear.
- Black lung disease is a serious health risk for many people who work in the coal mining industry.
- He had always known the dangers of his job, but nothing had prepared him for the debilitating effects of black lung.
- The organization is working to raise awareness about the dangers of black lung and to support those affected by the disease.
- After years of denial, the company finally acknowledged the link between coal dust and black lung disease, and began to provide compensation to affected miners.