anthracology

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noun

The science of the analysis and identification of charcoal based on wood anatomy, which remains perfectly preserved after carbonization

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Meanings

nounanthracology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe science of the analysis and identification of charcoal based on wood anatomy, which remains perfectly preserved after carbonization

Origin

From anthraco- + -logy or anthrac- + -ology. By surface analysis, anthrac- + -o- + -log + -y.

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APA

anthracology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anthracology

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“anthracology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anthracology. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “anthracology,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anthracology.

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