anthracite coal

/ˌænθrəˈsaɪt koʊl/
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Other forms: anthracite coals

Definitions of anthracite coal
  1. noun
    a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat
    synonyms: anthracite, hard coal
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    type of:
    coal
    fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
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