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boghead coal
[ bog-hed ]
noun
- compact bituminous coal that burns brightly and yields large quantities of tar and oil upon distillation.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of boghead coal1
First recorded in 1935–40; named after Boghead, Scotland
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Example Sentences
Boghead coal is also used for gas making—in fact, every kind of coal, except anthracite, may be used for this purpose.
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