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bituminous coal

/bɪˈtjuːmɪnəs kəʊl/

Tradução: Tipo de carvão mineral relativamente macio, com alto teor de carbono e elevada densidade energética, usado principalmente na geração de eletricidade e em processos industriais.

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/bɪˈtjuːmɪnəs kəʊl/C1formaltechnical
  • ptTipo de carvão mineral relativamente macio, com alto teor de carbono e elevada densidade energética, usado principalmente na geração de eletricidade e em processos industriais.

A type of coal that is relatively soft, contains a high carbon content, and is commonly used for electricity generation and industrial processes due to its high energy density.

  1. Type of coalC1formal

    A relatively soft, black coal containing a tar-like substance called bitumen, used primarily for electricity generation and steel production.

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    • Bituminous coal is the most abundant type of coal in the United States.
    • Power plants often burn bituminous coal to generate electricity.
    • The steel industry uses bituminous coal in the production of coke.