What does the cryptic crossword clue "Discharged current of gas (8)" mean?

The definition is "gas". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FIRED (synonym="sacked, discharged") + AMP (synonym="unit of electric current") = FIREDAMP; definition: "Discharged" The answer is FIREDAMP.

Discharged current of gas (8)

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