maceral

UK
/ˈmæs.ə.rəl/
US
/ˈmæs.ɚ.əl/
maceralsubstantiv
macerals
Pl.
UK
/ˈmæs.ə.rəl/
US
/ˈmæs.ɚ.əl/
Übersetzungen
Maceral is a component of coal that is derived from plant material.
Мацерал - это компонент угля, который происходит из растительного материала.
Definitionen
A maceral is an organic component of coal or oil shale, analogous to a mineral in rocks.
The geologist examined the maceral composition of the coal to determine its quality.
Synonyme
coal component
organic constituent
petrographic component
microscopic organic component
coal maceral
maceraladjektiv
more maceral
Komp.
most maceral
Super.
UK
/ˈmæs.ər.əl/
US
/ˈmæs.ə.rəl/
Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "maceral analysis").
Definitionen
Relating to, composed of, or characteristic of a maceral or macerals.
Maceral analysis revealed a predominance of vitrinite in the coal sample.