coal
US /koʊl/
UK /koʊl/

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carbone
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.
Il treno era alimentato a carbone.
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Many power plants still burn coal to generate electricity.
Molte centrali elettriche bruciano ancora carbone per generare elettricità.