Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
peat-charcoal . - noun A soft lignite, of earthy character.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word peat-coal.
Examples
-
In the high furnace, _peat-coal_, when compact and firm (not crumbly) may replace charcoal perfectly, but its cost is usually too great.
-
In hearth puddling, it is important not only that the peat or peat-coal contain little ash, but especially that the ash be as free as possible from sulphates and phosphates, which act so deleteriously on the metal.
-
When peat or peat-coal is employed in smelting, it must be as free as possible from ash, because the ash usually consists largely of silica, and this must be worked off by flux.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.