cannel

A miner holds a piece of cannel coal in his hand.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of coal: "cannel" is a compact, tough, bituminous coal that burns with a bright, steady flame and is often used for making candles or as a fuel source. It is also known as "cannel coal."

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The miners extracted a large seam of cannel from the deep mine. (A layer of a specific type of coal used for fuel.)
  • In the 19th century, cannel was highly valued for producing illuminating gas. (A coal variety used in gas lighting.)

Advanced Usage

• "cannel coal": The full term for this substance, often used in geological or historical contexts.
  • Cannel coal was once a primary source for domestic heating in some regions. (A coal type burned for warmth.)

Variants and Related Words

• Canneloid (adj): resembling or relating to cannel coal.
  • The rock sample had a canneloid texture, smooth and fine-grained. (Having characteristics similar to cannel coal.)

Synonyms

• Candle coal: an informal term for cannel coal, referencing its use in candle making.
• Bituminous coal: a broader category of coal to which cannel belongs.

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