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steam coal

noun

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

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Nearby words

steam, steam bath, steam beer, steam boiler, steam chest, steam coal, steam engine, steam fitter, steam fog, steam hammer, steam heat

Origin of steam coal

First recorded in 1840–50
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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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