anthraciferous
Definition
Adjective: Producing or containing anthracite, a hard, compact variety of coal with a high carbon content.
Usage Examples
- (The area has coal seams that yield anthracite.)
- (A stratum containing anthracite was discovered.)
Advanced Usage
- "Anthraciferous coal measure": a geological stratum or series of strata that contains anthracite.
- The Carboniferous period contains many anthraciferous coal measures in this part of the country. (Rock layers from that era hold anthracite-bearing coal.)
Variants and Related Words
Anthracite (n): a hard, black, lustrous coal with a high carbon content.
- Anthracite burns with a clean, hot flame and is used for heating. (A type of high-grade coal.)
Anthracitic (adj): relating to or resembling anthracite.
- The anthracitic quality of the coal makes it highly sought after. (Having properties of anthracite.)
Synonyms
- Coal-bearing: containing or yielding coal.
- Carboniferous: producing or containing carbon or coal (often used for geological periods rich in coal).
Related Idioms
- This word is highly technical and does not appear in idiomatic expressions.