coal (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /koʊl/
Definition
A black or dark brown, combustible sedimentary rock formed from ancient plant matter, used as fuel.
Examples
Coal is a major source of energy for electricity generation in many countries.
Miners extract coal from deep underground seams.
The fireplace was filled with logs and lumps of coal.
How to Use coal
- coal mine (collocation)
- A place where coal is extracted from the ground. — "The coal mine provided jobs for the entire community."
- coal-fired (collocation)
- Powered by burning coal. — "The country still relies on coal-fired power plants."
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