coal

Meanings

• noun

  A black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that can be burned for fuel and used to generate electricity.

  - "Coal is a non-renewable resource used primarily for generating electricity."
  - "The coal industry has been a major contributor to economic growth in certain regions."
  - "Despite its environmental impact, coal remains an important source of energy."

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Pronunciation

1. /koʊl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=840638"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with coal
oil , coil , boil , soil

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Variants

List of all variants of coal that leads to same result
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Etymology

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Old English col, from cole, coal, probably from the Proto-Germanic *kalo, meaning 'charcoal'.

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Trivia

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1. Coal was once used as a medicine.

2. The largest coal mine in the world is the North Antelope Rochelle Mine in Wyoming, USA.

3. Coal was the primary source of energy for the Industrial Revolution.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fossil fuels: Coal is a type of fossil fuel, which is formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals that have been buried for millions of years.

2. Mining: Coal mining is the process of extracting coal from the ground, which can be done through surface mining or underground mining.

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Culture

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Coal has played a significant role in human history, particularly in the Industrial Revolution. It has been the primary source of energy for powering factories and generating electricity. In literature, coal has been used as a symbol of industry, power, and the negative consequences of industrialization. In music, there are several songs that reference coal mining and its impact on workers and communities.

How to Memorize "coal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of black rocks that can be burned to produce heat and electricity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate coal with power and energy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym C-O-A-L for 'Carbon-rich Organic Ancestral Leftovers'.

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