steam coal

noun

1. coal with relatively high sulfur content, suited for generating steam but not for coking.

steam coal

noun

1. coal suitable for use in producing steam, as in a steam-boiler

Word History and Origins

Origin of steam coal¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Lights were blazing round it, for the pit was working night and day getting the steam coal to the surface.

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This would mean further breakage, and, in the case of steam coal especially, a depreciation in value.

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The house and steam coal raised at some of the English collieries named in the foregoing tables is probably the best in the world.

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The boats were short of steam coal, which was a most cheerful bit of information.

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"Stuff of that kind is like steam coal to a boiler," spoke Mr. Scanlon.

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