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coal

🪨coal

noun

/koʊl/

coagulate coalesce

Meaning

a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter

Example Sentences

The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.

Example Expressions

carry coals to Newcastle

Synonyms

charcoal, fuel, lignite, anthracite

Antonyms

gas, oil

Collocations

burn coal, coal mine, coal industry, coal power, coal reserves

More Example Sentences

You have to marinate the fish for 20 minutes in lemon juice and salt. Then it is to be grilled over charcoal.

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