gas coal
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gas coal
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Department of Energy in which he and other experts suggested that natural gas, coal and other fuels could be used to make clean-burning hydrogen.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
The state has less combined gas, coal and nuclear capacity than it did 10 years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Instead, hydrogen is usually found bonded to other elements, most often in water and hydrocarbon fuels such as natural gas, coal, and oil.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 2, 2026
The generation mix, depending on where you are, can include natural gas, coal, oil, nuclear, hydroelectric, onshore and offshore wind, tidal power, solar and geothermal heat.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2024
There were spirited discussions also on gas, coal, and coke as roasting fuels; on the best way to get retailer co-operation, and whether it was advisable to continue the national coffee week idea.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
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