gas coal
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gas coal
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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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
In fact, on average it’s cheaper than natural gas, coal and nuclear generation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Natural gas, coal, and nuclear plants account for the bulk of power generation in key markets affected by the storm.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
One booklet devoted to "Waste in the Well-to-do Household" shows how gas, coal and electric light bills, and the whole cost of living can be reduced.
From The War After the War by Marcosson, Isaac Frederick
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