maceral

UK
/ˈmæs.ə.rəl/
US
/ˈmæs.ɚ.əl/
maceralnoun
macerals
pl
UK
/ˈmæs.ə.rəl/
US
/ˈmæs.ɚ.əl/
Traduzioni
Maceral is a component of coal that is derived from plant material.
Мацерал - это компонент угля, который происходит из растительного материала.
Definizioni
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.
Sinonimi
coal component
organic constituent
petrographic component
microscopic organic component
coal maceral
maceraladjective
more maceral
Comp.
most maceral
Super.
UK
/ˈmæs.ər.əl/
US
/ˈmæs.ə.rəl/
Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "maceral analysis").
Definizioni
Relating to, composed of, or characteristic of a maceral or macerals.
Maceral analysis revealed a predominance of vitrinite in the coal sample.