Charcoal

usgb/ˈtʃɑːrkəʊl/
noun

A black material made from wood by heating it in an enclosed space without air.

We used charcoal to fuel the barbecue grill.
Visual representation of "charcoal" - A black material made from wood by heating it in an enclosed space without air.

Often appears as...

  • charcoal grill
  • charcoal drawing
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Heating Process

Charcoal is made by a specific process called pyrolysis, heating wood without oxygen.

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The charcoal in the store comes from a pyrolysis process.
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BBQ Distinct Smell

Charcoal adds a smoky flavor to food cooked on a grill, distinctive from gas grills.

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Burgers cooked over charcoal smell and taste smokier than those cooked on a stove.
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Outdoor Cooking

Charcoal is often associated with outdoor cooking and barbecues.

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We're having a picnic, so let's get some charcoal for the grill.
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