0 a hard, black substance similar to coal that can be used as fuel or, in the form of sticks, as something to draw with: --
1 a hard, black substance similar to coal that can be used as fuel or, in the form of sticks, as something to draw with --
Unregulated actions of charcoal burners over the last 10-20 y have resulted in a significant reduction of the forest area.
There is little mention of the significance of charcoal, and fire receives scant attention.
This contrasts with the absence of marl and charcoal, as well as the non-oily texture, in the midden above the flagstones.
Wood and charcoal fuelled both domestic hearths and major manufacturing industries, from glass, pottery and salt, to iron and steel.
A direct relationship is assumed between the frequency of fire and the abundance of sedimentary charcoal.
This interpretation is strengthened by the fact that no traces of charcoal were found in the adjacent and underlying deposits.
It is an important economic species and a favourite wood for fuel, charcoal production and making pestles.
After drying for two days, the mold was put into a charcoal brazier to melt the wax.
