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anthracite

/ˈænθɹəˌsaɪt/

Meanings
noun
A form of carbonized ancient plants; the hardest and cleanest-burning of all the coals.

Examples :

"The old furnace burned anthracite to heat the house during the cold winter months. "
material substance geology fuel

Related Words

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rendered verb

/ˈɹɛn.dəd/ /ˈɹɛn.dɚd/

(ditransitive) To cause to become.

"The shot rendered her immobile."

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hardest adjective

/ˈhɑːdɪst/ /ˈhɑɹdɪst/

(of material or fluid) Having a severe property; presenting difficulty.

"That was the hardest exam I've ever taken in my life. "

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entirely adverb

/ɪnˈtaɪəli/ /ɪnˈtaɪɹli/

To the full or entire extent.

"It is entirely up to you where we go, as I’ll be happy with anywhere."

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furnace noun

/ˈfɜːnɪs/ /ˈfɝnɪs/

An industrial heating device, e.g. for smelting metal or baking ceramics.

"The pottery studio uses a large furnace to bake their handmade plates. "

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charcoal noun

/ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ /ˈtʃɑɹ.koʊl/

Impure carbon obtained by destructive distillation of wood or other organic matter, that is to say, heating it in the absence of oxygen.

"We used charcoal to grill hamburgers in the backyard. "

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plants noun

/plɑːnts/ /plænts/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

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cleanest verb

/ˈkliːnɪst/ /ˈkliːnəst/

To remove dirt from a place or object.

"Can you clean the windows today?"

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burned verb

/ˈbɜː(ɹ)nd/

To cause to be consumed by fire.

"He burned his manuscript in the fireplace."

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ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

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burning verb

/bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/

To cause to be consumed by fire.

"He burned his manuscript in the fireplace."

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carbonized verb

/ˈkɑːrbənaɪzd/ /ˈkɑːrbəˌnaɪzd/

To turn something to carbon, especially by heating it; to scorch or blacken.

"The toast was left in the toaster too long and became completely carbonized. "

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drawing verb

/ˈdɹɔ.(w)ɪŋ(ɡ)/

To move or develop something.

"The team is drawing up a new plan for the project. "