Charcoal
/tʃˈɑˌrkoʊl/
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Definition
(noun) impure carbon obtained by destructive distillation of wood or other organic matter, that is, heating it in the absence of oxygen.
Sentence Examples
Coal, charcoal, coal coke and petroleum coke are used as fuels.
The artist's drawing was drawn with charcoal.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We used some ____ to start the grill for our family barbecue today.