coal
Translation
fossil fuel, carbon
Examples
Many power stations burn coal.
Many power stations burn coal.
He put another piece of coal on the fire.
He put another piece of coal on the fire.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) a hard black substance used as fuel Many power stations burn coal.
((countable)) a piece of coal He put another piece of coal on the fire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: carbon, fuel, charcoal
Etymology
From Old English 'col', meaning 'charcoal, glowing ember'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'cold', but it's used to make things hot. An ironic connection.