Definition of Anthracite

1. Noun. A hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat.

Exact synonyms: Anthracite Coal, Hard Coal
Generic synonyms: Coal
Derivative terms: Anthracitic

Definition of Anthracite

1. n. A hard, compact variety of mineral coal, of high luster, differing from bituminous coal in containing little or no bitumen, in consequence of which it burns with a nearly non luminous flame. The purer specimens consist almost wholly of carbon. Also called glance coal and blind coal.

Definition of Anthracite

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Medical Definition of Anthracite

1. A hard, compact variety of mineral coal, of high luster, differing from bituminous coal in containing little or no bitumen, in consequence of which it burns with a nearly non luminous flame. The purer specimens consist almost wholly of carbon. Also called glance coal and blind coal. Origin: L. Anthracites a kind of bloodstone; fr. Gr. Like coals, fr, coal or charcoal. Cf. Anthrax. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anthracite

Anthozoa
anthozoan
anthozoan
anthozoans
anthozoic
anthracaemia
anthracene
anthracene
anthracenes
anthracenes
anthraces
anthracic
anthraciferous
anthracin
anthracite (current term)
anthracite (current term)
anthracites
anthracite coal
anthracitic
anthracnose
anthracnoses
anthraco-
anthracoid
anthracomancy
anthracometer
anthracosilicosis
anthracosis
anthracosis
anthracotic
anthracotic tuberculosis

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