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anthracite

UK
/ˈæn.θrə.saɪt/
US
/ˈæn.θrə.saɪt/

Translations

anthracitenoun
anthracites
pl
The power plant uses anthracite as its primary fuel source.
Электростанция использует антрацит в качестве основного источника топлива.
Synonyms
hard coal
black coal
stone coal
anthraciteadjective
more anthracite
Comp.
most anthracite
Super.
UK
/ˈæn.θrə.saɪt/
US
/ˈæn.θrə.saɪt/
Used attributively to describe coal type or a dark grayish-black colour.

Definitions

anthracitenoun
A hard, compact variety of coal that has a high luster and carbon content, used primarily for heating and industrial purposes.
The power plant switched to using anthracite to reduce emissions and increase efficiency.
A dark grayish-black colour resembling that of anthracite coal.
The new car was sprayed in a sleek shade of anthracite.
anthraciteadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or derived from anthracite coal.
Anthracite deposits were discovered deep beneath the valley.
Dark grayish-black in colour.
She chose an anthracite coat for the winter season.
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