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SUB-BITUMINOUS COAL [1 record]

Record 1 2016-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Classification of Coal
DEF

Dark-brown to black coal, intermediate in rank between lignite and bituminous coal.

OBS

[This coal type] contains less water and is harder than lignite, making it easier to transport, store, and use.

OBS

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

OBS

sub-bituminous coal: term standardized by ISO.

OBS

sub-bituminous coal: term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the Air Pollutant Emission Inventory Report.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Classification des charbons
OBS

charbon sub-bitumineux : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

OBS

charbon subbitumineux : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

OBS

charbon sub-bitumineux : terme normalisé par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre de l’Inventaire des émissions de polluants atmosphériques.

Spanish

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