Anthracite
(n.) A hard, compact variety of mineral coal, of high luster, differing from bituminous coal in containing little or no bitumen, in consequence of which it burns with a nearly non luminous flame. The purer specimens consist almost wholly of carbon. Also called glance coal and blind coal.
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Anthracene Anthracene oil Anthracic Anthraciferous Anthracite Anthracitic Anthracnose Anthracoid Anthracomancy Anthracometer