coal
word
/ˈkoʊɫ/
kohl
/kˈəʊl/
kohl
Definition
A hard black or dark brown rock that is burned as a fuel. It is also used in some industries to produce heat and electricity.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an uncountable noun when talking about the material: 'a pile of coal'. Common collocations include 'coal mine', 'coal miner', and 'coal-fired power plant'. Do not confuse it with 'charcoal', which is a processed fuel used for cooking or heating.
Spanish: carbónPortuguese (BR): carvãoPortuguese (PT): carvãoChinese (Simplified): 煤Chinese (Traditional): 煤Hindi: कोयलाArabic: فحمBengali: কয়লাRussian: угольJapanese: 石炭Vietnamese: thanKorean: 석탄Turkish: kömürUrdu: کوئلہIndonesian: batubara
Example Sentences
They found coal under the ground.
basic
The train used coal many years ago.
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The factory burns coal to make energy.
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My grandfather worked in a coal mine when he was young.
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A lot of towns grew because of the coal industry.
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People are trying to use less coal and more clean energy.
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