Synonyms for
Charcoal
Definition
a black or dark gray form of carbon, produced by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air
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Common collocations
- charcoal drawing
- charcoal sketch
- charcoal briquettes
- charcoal grill
- charcoal pencil
- charcoal gray
- charcoal filter
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Usage note
While 'charcoal' can refer to the substance, it is most commonly used as a color name, often associated with a dark gray or black hue. It can also refer to the material used for drawing or grilling.
Example sentences
- The artists used charcoal to draw the portrait.
- She used charcoal to make the barbecue.
- Charcoal is also used to filter water.
- The black pigment in ink is made from charcoal.
- Charcoal is a common ingredient in skincare products.
Quotes
There's a lot of magic in the medium of charcoal, - Will Cotton
I like to use charcoal because it gives me a lot of control, - Tom Killion
Charcoal is a powerful tool for visual expression, - Juliette Aristides