coal

US /koʊl/
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1.

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.
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2.

brace, carbonella

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

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The campfire was reduced to glowing coals.
Il falò si era ridotto a braci ardenti.
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He poked at the hot coals with a stick.
Ha smosso le braci calde con un bastone.
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