Anthracometric

/ˌænθrəkəˈmɛtrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or performed using an anthracometer or the measurement of coal properties.

Etymology

From anthracometer + -ic (Greek -ikos, an adjectival suffix). This technical adjective parallels scientific measurement terminology.

Kelly Says

Anthracometric analysis was how coal buyers protected themselves from fraud—a shipper might claim high-quality anthracite, but anthracometric testing would reveal if they were lying about the carbon content.

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