charcoal

English

/ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/, /ˈtʃɑɹ.koʊl/

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) Impure carbon obtained by destructive distillation of wood or other organic matter, that is to say, heating it in the absence of oxygen.
  • (countable) A stick of black carbon material used for drawing.
  • (countable) A drawing made with charcoal.
  • A very dark gray colour.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English charcole inherited from Old English cierran (change, turn) compound from English char (chore) + English coal.

Origin

English

coal

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