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.
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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.