peat in French
peat in French is tourbe — peat means dark, partly decomposed plant matter that accumulates in wet bogs, used as fuel and in gardening.
peat in French
tourbe
Soil formed of dead but not fully decayed plants found in bog areas, often burned as fuel. [from 14th c.]
What does "peat" mean?
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noun Dark, partly decomposed plant matter that accumulates in wet bogs, used as fuel and in gardening.
"Some Scotch whiskies get their smoky flavor from malt dried over burning peat."
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- Some Scotch whiskies get their smoky flavor from malt dried over burning peat.
- Gardeners mix peat into the soil to help it retain moisture.
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What is "peat" in French?
"peat" in French is tourbe. peat means: Dark, partly decomposed plant matter that accumulates in wet bogs, used as fuel and in gardening.
How do you use "peat" in a sentence?
Example: "Some Scotch whiskies get their smoky flavor from malt dried over burning peat." In French, "peat" is tourbe.
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