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charcoal

[chahr-kohl] / ˈtʃɑrˌkoʊl /






NOUN
carbon
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


VERB
barbecue
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


Example Sentences

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His family also avoids using liquefied petroleum gas for cooking, another product that has risen in price, and now uses charcoal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

"From an environmental standpoint, eco-friendly charcoal contributes to sanitation. And it also reduces the effects of climate change. It also helps combat deforestation," says Oumarou.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The fridge lies empty, the electric stove is not working, and the only available cooking method is a small charcoal grill her husband built.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

One man in the small town of Aguacate made headlines after he modified his 1980 Fiat Polski to run on charcoal, the same fuel many people here are now cooking with.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

A sister recalled that Farmer had put an incredible amount of work into his presentation, including charcoal drawings of reptiles and a lecture on various animals’ diets and life spans.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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