anthracite
noun
an·thra·cite
ˈan(t)-thrə-ˌsīt 
: a hard natural coal of high luster differing from bituminous coal in containing little volatile matter and in burning very cleanly
called also hard coal
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Coal mines proliferated there; his father worked at one, hacking away at the earth to discover black anthracite.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
The three versions include the Pearl of Speed with matte pearl-white panels, the Selene with matte anthracite gray bodywork, and the Nocturnal Sapphire with glowing sapphire blue accents.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 July 2025
Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag Grab this Coach shoulder bag in either metallic anthracite or blush pink to score the steepest deal.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2025
Coal mines proliferated there; his father worked at one, hacking away at the earth to discover black anthracite.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Anthracite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthracite. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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anthracite
noun
an·thra·cite
ˈan(t)-thrə-ˌsīt
: a hard glossy coal that burns without much smoke or flame
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