eierkool

Dutch

Etymology

From ei (“egg”) +‎ -er- +‎ kool (“coal”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɛi̯.ərˌkoːl/
  • Hyphenation: ei‧er‧kool

Noun

eierkool f (plural eierkolen, diminutive eierkooltje n)

  1. (chiefly plural) coal compressed into an egg-shape, which has a standardised volume and weight, used in stoves
    Synonym: extraciet
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