coal

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Definitions

n.

A black or brownish-black rock formed from ancient plant remains, burned as fuel; a glowing piece of burning material.

煤,煤炭;炭块

v.

To take on or supply a stock of coal as fuel.

加煤,供应煤

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
coalother
=coal

Common Collocations

  • 1.coal mining煤矿开采
  • 2.coal dust煤尘

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The coal mines employed thousands of workers during the Industrial Revolution.

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