Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dirty coal

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.22 in modern English

Syllables: dirty -coal
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Informal; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Lignite's nickname “dirty coal,” suggests its one major drawback, but its allure is clearly its cost. Lignite is cheaper than most other energy sources."

Etymology

Due to the smell it gives off when burned.

Usage

Questions

What does dirty coal mean?: lignite
Where does dirty coal come from?: Due to the smell it gives off when burned.

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