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charcoal

[chahr-kohl] / ˈtʃɑrˌkoʊl /






NOUN
carbon
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


VERB
barbecue
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


Example Sentences

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A particularly intriguing finding involves a charcoal drawing discovered on the fireplace mantle of an old building in Vinci, once known as the Bracci house.

From Science Daily • May 4, 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

Solar has increased since early 2026 among those who can afford it -- while others turn to charcoal or cook over open fires.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

A framed charcoal sketch by Toulouse-Lautrec showed her sitting at a café, fingers idle on a cup.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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