ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Coalification

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Coalification is a noun meaning (geology) The formation of coal by the gradual heating and compression of organic matter, normally by means of peat.

Meaning

(geology) The formation of coal by the gradual heating and compression of organic matter, normally by means of peat.

Word Forms

Synonyms for coalification

Depending on context, synonyms include carbonification.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include carbonification, carbonization, carbonation, charcoalization, carbonisation, coking.

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