an·thra·cite  (ān'thrə-sīt')  n. A dense, shiny coal that has a high carbon content and little volatile matter and burns with a clean flame. Also called hard coal. [Probably ultimately from Greek anthrakitis, a kind of coal, from anthrax, anthrak-, charcoal.] an'thra·cit'ic (-sĭt'ĭk) adj. |
| hard coal n. See anthracite. |
