coal seam

noun

: a bed of coal usually thick enough to be profitably mined

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The depth to the coal seam in this area is approximately 20 feet, a department spokesperson said. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024 The Pittsburgh coal seam is about 20 feet below the surface in that area. Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 Once lit, the underground coal fires can reach temperatures of up to 1,000 degrees and can spark surface fires in return, as happened at a coal seam in 2005. Tom Howarth follow, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 Crews will excavate down to the coal seam that is 6 to 8 feet thick, bringing the smoldering material to the surface. Tom Howarth follow, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coal seam 

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coal seam was in 1756

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“Coal seam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coal%20seam. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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