coal

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carvão

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.
O trem era movido a carvão.
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Many power plants still burn coal to generate electricity.
Muitas usinas ainda queimam carvão para gerar eletricidade.
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2.

brasa, carvão em brasa

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

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The campfire was reduced to glowing coals.
A fogueira foi reduzida a brasas incandescentes.
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He poked at the hot coals with a stick.
Ele cutucou as brasas quentes com um graveto.
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