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bituminous coal

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bituminous coal
n.
A type of coal with a high percentage of volatile matter that burns with a smoky yellow flame. Also called soft coal.
bituminous coal
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a soft black coal, rich in volatile hydrocarbons, that burns with a smoky yellow flame. Fixed carbon content: 46-86 per cent; calorific value: 1.93 ✕ 107 - 3.63 ✕ 107 J/kg Also called soft coal
bituminous coal  (b-tm-ns)
A soft type of coal that burns with a smoky, yellow flame. Bituminous coal is the most abundant form of coal. It has a high sulfur content, and when burned, gives off sulfurous compounds that contribute to air pollution and acid rain. Compare anthracitelignite
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Noun1.bituminous coal - rich in tarry hydrocarbons; burns readily with a smoky yellow flame
soft coal
cannel coal - a bituminous coal that burns with a luminous flame
coal - fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
sea coal - pulverized bituminous coal; used as a foundry facing
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