bright coal

noun

1. coal consisting of alternating layers of clarain and vitrain.

Example Sentences

Burning bright: Coal fired power stations are a major contributor to global warming So they have offered data companies exceptionally low-priced deals.

From BBC

A covered dish which stood on a brass trivet before the bright coal fire gave forth a savoury smell, and the lamplight which twinkled on sparkling silver and old Nantgarw, discovered more than the tea-equipage.

From Project Gutenberg

Acasto This might we do if warm'd by that bright coal Snatch'd from the altar of seraphic fire, Which touch'd Isaiah's lips, or if the spirit Of Jeremy and Amos, prophets old, Should fire the breast; but yet I call the muse And what we can will do.

From Project Gutenberg

The same result was also produced, he found, by the light of a bright coal from a wood fire, or the light of red-hot iron; but not at so great a distance.

From Project Gutenberg

There is a bright coal fire chirping in the grate; for, although not absolutely cold, the air is damp and raw from the rain which has fallen during the earlier hours of the day.

From Project Gutenberg