Definition of Bituminous coal

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Bituminous coal -- Commonly called soft coal ; mineral coal, containing 30 to 50 per cent of volatile matter; designated as coking coal when used for the production of coke, furnace coal when suited for use in a blast-furnace and cannel coal when rich in gas with low heating power.



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