charcoal

Definition

• n. a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air
• n. a stick of black carbon material used for drawing
• n. a very dark grey color
• n. a drawing made with a stick of black carbon material

Word forms

Past participle

charcoaled

Present participle

charcoaling

Past tense

charcoaled

Third person singular

charcoals

Example sentences

1. n.

   We used charcoal to grill the meat at the barbecue.

2. 化

   Charcoal is often used in filtration systems to purify water.