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Wood Coal (Noun)

Meaning 1

A carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Synonyms

  • Charcoal

Hypernyms

  • Fuel
  • Atomic Number 6
  • Carbon

Meaning 2

Intermediate between peat and bituminous coal.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The formation of wood coal occurs through the incomplete carbonization of plant material, often under conditions of high pressure and temperature.
  • Wood coal is typically softer and more friable than bituminous coal, with a more earthy or woody odor.
  • In some regions, wood coal is mined for use as a fuel source, particularly in areas where other types of coal are scarce.
  • The process of converting peat into wood coal involves a gradual increase in temperature and pressure over thousands of years.
  • Wood coal can be distinguished from peat by its higher carbon content and lower moisture levels, although the exact boundaries between the two can be blurry.

Synonyms

  • Brown Coal
  • Lignite

Hypernyms

  • Humate
  • Coal

Hyponyms

  • Jet
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