boghead coal
[ bog-hed ]
noun
compact bituminous coal that burns brightly and yields large quantities of tar and oil upon distillation.
Origin of boghead coal
1First recorded in 1935–40; named after Boghead, Scotland
Words Nearby boghead coal
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How to use boghead coal in a sentence
boghead coal is also used for gas making—in fact, every kind of coal, except anthracite, may be used for this purpose.
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