anthraconite

/ænˈθrækənaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A coal or a fossil fuel that is derived from the anthracite coal seam.

“The mining company found a large deposit of anthraconite in the Appalachian Mountains.”

2. noun

A type of fossil fuel, intermediate between coal and coke in composition and properties.

“The geologist studied the properties of anthraconite to determine its potential as an energy source.”

Synonyms

  • anthracite
  • fossil fuel

Antonyms

  • renewable energy
  • solar power