Anthracitism

/ænˈθræsɪˌtɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The process or condition of being converted into or containing anthracite coal.

Etymology

From anthracite + -ism (Greek -ismos, denoting a state, condition, or practice). This technical geological term describes the natural transformation of coal.

Kelly Says

Anthracitism shows how geologists think about deep time—coal gets 'cooked' under pressure and heat for millions of years, and anthracitism is what scientists call that magical cooking process.

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