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n. coal which burns with little smoke or flame | ||||
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Anthracite Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Anthracite
(n.)
A hard, compact variety of mineral coal, of high luster, differing from bituminous coal in containing little or no bitumen, in consequence of which it burns with a nearly non luminous flame. The purer specimens consist almost wholly of carbon. Also called glance coal and blind coal.
(n.)
A hard, compact variety of mineral coal, of high luster, differing from bituminous coal in containing little or no bitumen, in consequence of which it burns with a nearly non luminous flame. The purer specimens consist almost wholly of carbon. Also called glance coal and blind coal.
| WordNet 2.0 |
anthracite
Noun
1. a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat
(synonym) anthracite coal, hard coal
(hypernym) coal
Noun
1. a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat
(synonym) anthracite coal, hard coal
(hypernym) coal
| GLOSSARY OF ESOTERIC WORDS |
anthracite
a hard natural coal of high luster differing from bituminous coal in containing little volatile matter and in burning very cleanly--called also hard coal
a hard natural coal of high luster differing from bituminous coal in containing little volatile matter and in burning very cleanly--called also hard coal
| hEnglish - advanced version |
anthracite
anthracite
\an"thra*cite\ (&?;), n. [l. anthracites a kind of bloodstone; fr. gr. &?; like coals, fr. &?;, &?;, coal or charcoal. cf. anthrax.] a hard, compact variety of mineral coal, of high luster, differing from bituminous coal in containing little or no bitumen, in consequence of which it burns with a nearly non luminous flame. the purer specimens consist almost wholly of carbon. also called glance coal and blind coal.
anthracite
or..
see also coal
anthracite
\an"thra*cite\ (&?;), n. [l. anthracites a kind of bloodstone; fr. gr. &?; like coals, fr. &?;, &?;, coal or charcoal. cf. anthrax.] a hard, compact variety of mineral coal, of high luster, differing from bituminous coal in containing little or no bitumen, in consequence of which it burns with a nearly non luminous flame. the purer specimens consist almost wholly of carbon. also called glance coal and blind coal.
anthracite
or..
see also coal
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anthracite
Hard coal.
Hard coal.
Anthracite Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EIA Energy Glossary |
Anthracite
The highest rank of coal; used primarily for residential and commercial space heating. It is a hard, brittle, and black lustrous coal, often referred to as hard coal, containing a high percentage of fixed carbon and a low percentage of volatile matter. The moisture content of fresh-mined anthracite generally is less than 15 percent. The heat content of anthracite ranges from 22 to 28 million Btu per ton on a moist, mineral-matter-free basis. The heat content of anthracite coal consumed in the United States averages 25 million Btu per ton, on the as-received basis (i.e., containing both inherent moisture and mineral matter). Note: Since the 1980's, anthracite refuse or mine waste has been used for steam electric power generation. This fuel typically has a heat content of 15 million Btu per ton or less.
The highest rank of coal; used primarily for residential and commercial space heating. It is a hard, brittle, and black lustrous coal, often referred to as hard coal, containing a high percentage of fixed carbon and a low percentage of volatile matter. The moisture content of fresh-mined anthracite generally is less than 15 percent. The heat content of anthracite ranges from 22 to 28 million Btu per ton on a moist, mineral-matter-free basis. The heat content of anthracite coal consumed in the United States averages 25 million Btu per ton, on the as-received basis (i.e., containing both inherent moisture and mineral matter). Note: Since the 1980's, anthracite refuse or mine waste has been used for steam electric power generation. This fuel typically has a heat content of 15 million Btu per ton or less.
| Energy Glossary |
ANTHRACITE
Hard coal, found deep in the earth. It burns very hot, with little flame. It usually has a heating value of 12,000-15,000 British thermal units (Btus) per pound.
Hard coal, found deep in the earth. It burns very hot, with little flame. It usually has a heating value of 12,000-15,000 British thermal units (Btus) per pound.
| Glossary Of Geography |
Anthracite
A hard coal containing little volatile matter.
A hard coal containing little volatile matter.
Anthracite Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Anthracite
A hard, black, lustrous coal containing a high percentage of fixed carbon and a low percentage of volatile matter. Often referred to as hard coal. See coal.
A hard, black, lustrous coal containing a high percentage of fixed carbon and a low percentage of volatile matter. Often referred to as hard coal. See coal.
Anthracite Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Anthracite Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Anthracite
Anthracite (Greek Ανθρακίτης, literally "a form of coal", from Anthrax [Άνθραξ], coal) is a hard, compact variety of mineral coal that has a high luster. It has the highest carbon count and contains the fewest impurities of all coals, despite its lower calorific content.
Anthracite coal is the highest of the metamorphic rank, in which the carbon content is between 92
nd 98%. The term is applied to those varieties of coal which do not give off tarry or other hydrocarbon vapours when heated below their point of ignition. Anthracite ignites with difficulty and burns with a short, blue, and smokeless flame.
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