Meanings
nounsoft coal (uncountable)
- uncountableBituminous coal, as distinguished from hard coal (anthracite).
Synonyms & antonyms
nounrich in tarry hydrocarbons; burns readily with a smoky yellow flame
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soft coal. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/soft%20coal
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