Anthraciferous

/ˌænθrəˈsɪfərəs/ adjective

Definition

Containing or producing anthracite coal, or bearing coal-like substances.

Etymology

From 'anthracite' (hard coal) and Latin '-ferous' (bearing or producing), literally 'anthracite-bearing,' describing deposits or regions rich in hard coal.

Kelly Says

Certain mountain ranges like those in Pennsylvania are anthraciferous—they contain so much anthracite coal that they literally powered the Industrial Revolution and made entire regions wealthy overnight!

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