Meaning of the word charcoal in English

What does charcoal mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

charcoal

US /ˈtʃɑːr.koʊl/

UK /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/

a black porous carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air

Example:

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We used charcoal to grill the burgers.

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The artist sketched with a piece of charcoal.

Synonym:

carbon coke soot

a dark gray color

Example:

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The new car is a deep charcoal gray.

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She wore a dress in a beautiful shade of charcoal.

Synonym:

anthracite dark gray sooty