Cannel
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Definition
n. a bituminous coal that burns with a bright flame and is much used for making coal oils and gas.—Also Cann′el-coal Can′dle-coal.
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Examples
- One ton of Wigan cannel coal yields 10,000 cubic feet, and gives a light equal to 747 lbs. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- The gas thus collected possessed little illuminating power, but it was afterwards mixed with the rich gas from cannel coal, and raised to the requisite illuminating standard. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- In Liverpool, gas from cannel coal is supplied at the low price of 3s. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
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