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charcoal

/ˈtʃɑːrkəʊl/ noun · British & US
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What does charcoal mean?

noun

A black residue or powder produced by the incomplete combustion of organic matter, used as a fuel or for drawing and writing. A dark grey or black powder used in drawing and painting.

Example

"The artist used charcoal to sketch the landscape."

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