First Known Use: 1811
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anthracite
noun an·thra·cite \ˈan(t)-thrə-ˌsīt\
: a hard type of coal that burns slowly without much smoke or flame
Full Definition of ANTHRACITE
: a hard natural coal of high luster differing from bituminous coal in containing little volatile matter and in burning very cleanly —called also hard coal
— an·thra·cit·ic \ˌan(t)-thrə-ˈsi-tik\ adjective
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Origin of ANTHRACITE
Greek anthrakitis, from anthrak-, anthrax coal
Rhymes with ANTHRACITE
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ANTHRACITE Defined for Kids
anthracite
noun an·thra·cite \ˈan-thrə-ˌsīt\
Definition of ANTHRACITE for Kids
: a hard glossy coal that burns without much smoke
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