steam coal en · NOUN
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A coal which has a grade between bituminous coal and anthracite, and which was once widely used as a fuel for steam engines in ships and locomotives.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| steam coals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (3)
fi höyryhiili (grade of coal) · ru парови́чный у́голь (grade of coal) · cmn 動力煤 /动力煤 (grade of coal)