coal

US /koʊl/
UK /koʊl/
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1.

Kohle

a combustible black or dark brown sedimentary rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter, found in underground deposits and widely used as fuel.

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The train was powered by coal.
Der Zug wurde mit Kohle betrieben.
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Many power plants still burn coal to generate electricity.
Viele Kraftwerke verbrennen immer noch Kohle, um Strom zu erzeugen.
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2.

glühende Kohle, Glut

a piece of glowing or charred wood or other combustible material.

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The campfire was reduced to glowing coals.
Das Lagerfeuer war zu glühenden Kohlen reduziert.
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He poked at the hot coals with a stick.
Er stocherte mit einem Stock in den heißen Kohlen.
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