semicoke
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A solid dark fuel made from coal that burns with less smoke
- noun
- Specialized
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semicoke
- Burning semicoke results in a clean and efficient source of heat.
Examples
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The factory uses semicoke because it produces less smoke than regular coal.
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Many manufacturers prefer semicoke as a smokeless fuel.
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After the carbonization process, a large amount of semicoke was left as residue.
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The factory produces high-quality semicoke for industrial use.
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Burning semicoke provides an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fuels.
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The warehouse was stocked with semicoke for use in clean energy production.
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Using semicoke in place of coal can significantly reduce air pollution.
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Etymology
Semicoke comes from semi- meaning 'half' and coke meaning 'a hard, smokeless fuel made by heating coal'. So semicoke is coal that is 'partly coked' at lower heat, leaving a solid, carbon-rich residue used as a cleaner fuel.
