pea coal: Meaning and Definition of

pea' coal"

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. anthracite in sizes ranging from under in. (2.1 cm) to over in. (1 cm).
  2. bituminous in sizes ranging from under in. (1.9 cm) to over in. (1 cm).
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