Coal-gas
noun
1.
a gas used for illuminating and heating, produced by distilling bituminous coal and consisting chiefly of hydrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide.
2.
the gas formed by burning coal.
noun
1.
a mixture of gases produced by the distillation of bituminous coal and used for heating and lighting: consists mainly of hydrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide
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noun 1. a small pail for carrying coal; a coal scuttle.
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noun 1. (Brit, informal) a small coal cellar
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