cannel coal

[ kan-l ]

noun

an oily, compact coal, burning readily and brightly.

Origin of cannel coal

1530–40; cannel from candle (dial. form)

Also called cannel.

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How to use cannel coal in a sentence

Use wood for fuel if possible; if not, the softest of cannel-coal.
The Art of Entertaining | M. E. W. Sherwood
cannel coal is a variety of bituminous that gives off much gas.
The A B C of Mining | Charles A. Bramble
In Liverpool, gas from cannel coal is supplied at the low price of 3s.
Great Facts | Frederick C. Bakewell
This retort is used in Manchester and some other places, in general for the distillation of cannel, or Scotch parrot coal.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew Ure
The bituminous shale produces a very good gas, and it is used partly to supply the place of cannel or parrot coal.
Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.No. 6. [New Series.], August 10, 1878 | Various

British Dictionary definitions for cannel coal

cannel coal

cannel

/ (ˈkænəl) /

noun

a dull coal having a high volatile content and burning with a smoky luminous flame

Origin of cannel coal

C16: from northern English dialect cannel candle: so called from its bright flame

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