anthracite

noun
/ˈænθrəsaɪt/

Meaning

A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.

Example Sentences

The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.

Synonyms

hard coal, stone coal, black diamond, mineral coal

Antonyms

soft coal, lignite

Collocations

anthracite coal, anthracite mining, burn anthracite, anthracite industry

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