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kennel coal


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of coal that is used primarily for heating in closed containers, such as furnaces or boilers. It is called 'kennel coal' because it was historically sold in small, enclosed containers, similar to kennels for animals.

    - "The power plant switched from using oil to kennel coal for heating."
    - "During the winter, the old house relied on kennel coal for heat."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with kennel coal
coal , male , whale
Variants
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kennel , kennels , kenneled , kenneling , kennelled , kennelling
Etymology
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The term 'kennel coal' is derived from the Old English word 'canol', meaning 'coal'. The 'kennel' part of the name comes from the historical method of selling the coal in small, enclosed containers.


Trivia
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  1. Kennel coal was historically transported in small, enclosed containers to prevent the coal from being damp or contaminated.

  2. The term 'kennel coal' is not commonly used in modern times, as other types of coal and fuel sources have become more readily available and affordable.

  3. In some parts of the world, kennel coal is still used for heating purposes in small homes and businesses due to its consistent burning properties.


Related Concepts
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  1. Anthracite coal: Another type of coal that is used primarily for heating and is similar to kennel coal in its use and properties.

  2. Bituminous coal: A type of coal that is softer and has a higher heat value than kennel coal, making it a more desirable fuel source for some industries and applications.


Culture
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Kennel coal has been used extensively in various industries, particularly for heating purposes, due to its ability to burn consistently and efficiently. It has been a staple fuel source for many power plants and homes, especially in areas where other fuel sources were not readily available.

How to Memorize "kennel coal"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small container, like a kennel, filled with coal. Visualize the coal being transported and used for heating purposes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'kennel' with 'container' and 'coal' with 'heat'. Remember that kennel coal is a type of coal that is sold and used in small containers for heating purposes.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Kennel' is short for 'Kettle' and 'Coal' is short for 'Cold'. So, 'Kennel Coal' is 'Kettle Cold'.


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