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charcoal in German

charcoal in German is Holzkohle, Kohle — charcoal means a black, carbon-rich material made by burning wood slowly without much oxygen, used as fuel or in cooking.

charcoal in German

Holzkohle
adj
Of a dark gray colour.
Holzkohle
noun
(countable, uncountable) impure carbon obtained by destructive distillation of wood or other organic matter, that is, heating it in the absence of oxygen.
Kohle
noun
(countable) A stick of black carbon material used for drawing.

What does "charcoal" mean?

  1. noun A black, carbon-rich material made by burning wood slowly without much oxygen, used as fuel or in cooking.
    "They lit the charcoal early so the barbecue would be ready by evening."
  2. noun A stick of compressed carbon used for drawing, or a drawing made with it.
    "The artist sketched the portrait in charcoal."
  3. noun A very dark grey colour.
    "He wore a charcoal suit to the interview."

charcoal in a sentence

  • They lit the charcoal early so the barbecue would be ready by evening.
  • The artist sketched the portrait in charcoal.
  • He wore a charcoal suit to the interview.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "charcoal" in German?

"charcoal" in German is Holzkohle, Kohle. charcoal means: A black, carbon-rich material made by burning wood slowly without much oxygen, used as fuel or in cooking.

How do you use "charcoal" in a sentence?

Example: "They lit the charcoal early so the barbecue would be ready by evening." In German, "charcoal" is Holzkohle, Kohle.

Are there other ways to say "charcoal" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "charcoal": Holzkohle, Kohle.

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