Peat: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฟ
peat
[ piหt ]
fuel source
Peat is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter that is unique to natural areas called peatlands, bogs, mires, moors, or muskegs.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Peat is commonly used as a fuel in some regions.
- Peat is formed over thousands of years in wetland areas.
- The extraction of peat can have negative environmental impacts.
to cut peat
To peat means to cut, dig, or remove peat from the ground for use as a fuel or for horticultural purposes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The locals have been peating in the nearby bog for generations.
- The practice of peating has been declining due to environmental concerns.
Translations
Translations of the word "peat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น turfa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเค (เคชเฅเค)
๐ฉ๐ช Torf
๐ฎ๐ฉ gambut
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ torf
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใ (ใใผใ)
๐ซ๐ท tourbe
๐ช๐ธ turba
๐น๐ท torf
๐ฐ๐ท ์ดํ (์ดํ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฎุซ (ุงูุฎุซ)
๐จ๐ฟ raลกelina
๐ธ๐ฐ raลกelina
๐จ๐ณ ๆณฅ็ญ (nรญtฤn)
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกota
๐ฎ๐ธ mรณr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะผัะตะทะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแ แคแ (torfi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ torf
๐ฒ๐ฝ turba
Word origin
The word 'peat' originated from the Middle English word 'pete', which came from the Old English word 'pฤot', meaning a piece or fragment. Peat has been used as a fuel source for centuries, especially in regions where other sources of fuel were scarce. Its formation is a slow process that involves the accumulation of plant material in waterlogged conditions.
See also: repeat.