coal-fired
Definition
Adjective: - Fueled by burning coal: Describes a machine, vehicle, or system that operates by using coal as its primary source of energy through combustion.
Usage
This adjective is used attributively, meaning it typically comes before a noun to describe what kind of power source something uses. * It is commonly used to describe power plants, ships, locomotives, or industrial furnaces. * It often carries a connotation of being an older, more polluting technology compared to modern alternatives like gas-fired or renewable energy sources.
Examples
- The government announced plans to phase out all coal-fired power stations.
- The museum has a restored coal-fired steam locomotive.
- Many older factories relied on coal-fired boilers for heat.
Advanced Usage
- Environmental Context: The term is frequently used in discussions about energy policy, climate change, and air pollution.
- Example: Reducing emissions from coal-fired generation is a key environmental goal.
Variants and Related Words
- Coal-burning (Adjective): A near-synonymous compound adjective with the same meaning.
- Example: coal-burning stoves
- Coal-powered (Adjective): Another synonym, emphasizing the source of power rather than the combustion process.
- Example: the last coal-powered navy
Synonyms
- Coal-burning
- Coal-powered
Antonyms
- Gas-fired
- Oil-fired
- Electric (when referring to the power source)
- Renewable-powered (e.g., solar-powered, wind-powered)
Adjective
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fueled by burning coal
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a coal-fired ship
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