anthracite
/'ænθrəsait/
Definition
- Noun:
- A hard, glossy, black variety of coal that contains a high percentage of fixed carbon and a low percentage of volatile matter, burning with little smoke and an intense heat.
Usage
- Noun: Used to refer to a specific, high-grade type of coal.
- Anthracite is often used for residential heating because it burns cleanly.
- The region is known for its deposits of high-quality anthracite.
Examples
- Noun:
- The old furnace was designed to burn anthracite efficiently.
- Anthracite mining was a major industry in Pennsylvania in the 19th century.
- Compared to bituminous coal, anthracite produces more heat with less pollution.
Advanced Usage
- "Anthracite coal": A common compound term specifying the type of coal. While "anthracite" alone is sufficient, this phrase is frequently used for clarity.
- The steel plant sought a reliable source of anthracite coal.
Variants and Related Words
- Anthracitic (adjective): Of or relating to anthracite.
- The anthracitic deposits were of exceptional purity.
Synonyms
- Hard coal: A direct synonym.
- Stone coal: A less common, regional synonym.
Different Meanings
- The word is highly specific and refers almost exclusively to this type of coal. It does not have other common meanings.
Noun
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a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat
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