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charcoal

[chahr-kohl] / ˈtʃɑrˌkoʊl /






NOUN
carbon
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


VERB
barbecue
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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Outdoor cooking has never been more confusing, what with pellet smokers that call themselves grills and charcoal grills that require electricity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Researchers also collected two sediment cores near the excavation area and analyzed them for pollen and charcoal.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 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

Sculpture, installation art, photography, and drawing with ink and charcoal all appealed to him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“We’ll do that later. Poke up the fire a bit. Now, do you see this block of charcoal, with the hollow in it? And this funny-looking mold?”

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw




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