steam coal

noun

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

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Origin of steam coal

First recorded in 1840–50

Words nearby steam coal

steam, steam bath, steam beer, steam boiler, steam chest, steam coal, steam engine, steam fitter, steam fog, steam hammer, steam heat
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British Dictionary definitions for steam coal

steam coal

noun

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