Coal: meaning, definitions and examples

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coal

 

[ kษ™สŠl ]

Context #1 | Noun

fossil fuel

A combustible black or dark brown rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter, used as a fuel.

Synonyms

anthracite, charcoal, lignite, peat

Examples of usage

  • Coal is mined in many countries around the world.
  • Coal-fired power plants are a major source of electricity.
  • The industrial revolution was fueled by coal.
  • Coal is a significant contributor to air pollution.
  • Coal mining can have negative environmental impacts.
Context #2 | Noun

diamond

A hard black mineral substance that can be polished and is used for making jewelry.

Synonyms

gemstone, jewel, precious stone

Examples of usage

  • The coal eventually transformed into diamonds.
  • He gifted her a beautiful diamond ring.
  • Diamonds are formed under high pressure and temperature.
  • She admired the sparkle of the diamond necklace.
  • The diamond industry is worth billions of dollars.

Translations

Translations of the word "coal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carvรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฏเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kohle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ batu bara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัƒะณั–ะปะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ™giel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿณ็‚ญ (sekitan)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท charbon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carbรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถmรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ํƒ„ (seoktan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุญู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uhlรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uhlie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็…ค็‚ญ (mรฉitร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ premog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะผั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒฎแƒจแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถmรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carbรณn

Etymology

The word 'coal' originated from Old English and has its roots in Proto-Germanic languages. It has been used for centuries as a source of fuel and energy. Coal played a significant role in the industrial revolution, powering steam engines and factories. Over time, concerns have been raised about the environmental impact of coal mining and burning, leading to a shift towards cleaner energy sources. In the context of diamonds, coal undergoes extreme pressure and heat deep within the Earth's crust, transforming into the precious gemstone.

See also: coalition, coals.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,060, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.