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SEMIANTHRACITE [1 record]

Record 1 2010-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Classification of Coal
DEF

[A] coal which burns clearly and is softer and easier to ignite than anthracite, which is used for heating.

OBS

Term used to identify coal rank; specifically representing coal that possesses a fixed-carbon content of 86% to 92%.

OBS

semianthracite: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

Key term(s)
  • semi-anthracite
  • semianthracite coal

French

Domaine(s)
  • Classification des charbons
OBS

semi-anthracite : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Key term(s)
  • charbon semi-anthracitique

Spanish

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