cannel
/ˈkænəl/
noun
- A type of coal that is rich in hydrogen and burns with a bright flame, often used historically for making gas and candles.
- The museum displayed a chunk of cannel coal that still showed its oily sheen.
- In the 19th century, cannel was commonly used to light homes before electricity.
- The old mine produced cannel, which was prized for its clean, bright flame.
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