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Soft Coal

Description:

Soft coal refers to a type of coal with a relatively high carbon content that ignites easily and burns with a smoky flame. It is classified as sub-bituminous or lignite coal and is commonly used for power generation, heating, and industrial purposes.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A type of coal with a relatively high carbon content that ignites easily.
2. (figurative) Something considered inferior or of lower quality.

Usages:

Popular usage:

Soft coal is a widely used fuel for power plants due to its affordability and abundance.

Local usage:

In certain regions, soft coal is used extensively for heating residential homes during the cold winter months.

Sample sentences:

1. The power plant relies on soft coal to generate electricity efficiently.
2. In comparison to hard coal, soft coal has a lower heat content.
3. Despite its disadvantages, the company decided to use soft coal to reduce operational costs.
4. The local miners are skilled at extracting soft coal from the nearby mines.

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