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A black fossil fuel burned to produce heat or electricity.
Natural examples
Das Kraftwerk verbrannte früher Kohle zur Stromerzeugung.
The power plant once burned coal to generate electricity.
Kohle lagert tief unter manchen Waldgebieten.
Coal lies deep beneath some forest regions.
Die Gemeinde diskutiert den Ausstieg aus der Kohle.
The community is discussing a transition away from coal.
Usage note
Kohle is feminine and usually uncountable. Colloquially it can also mean money, not the sense here.
Mini-lesson: Kohle
A black fossil fuel burned to produce heat or electricity. Kohle is feminine and usually uncountable. Colloquially it can also mean money, not the sense here.
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