anthracite
noun
an·thra·cite
ˈan(t)-thrə-ˌsīt 
: a hard natural coal of high luster differing from bituminous coal in containing little volatile matter and in burning very cleanly
called also hard coal
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, anthracite headliner and SiriusXM were also standard.
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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2024
Available in anthracite and white, the M 800-R will set you back €450,000 excl.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
The meticulous anthracite finishing adorned with horizontal stripes, visible through the case back.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Santa tells me clumps of anthracite will likely pile as high as Poseidon’s belly button.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2024
Available in anthracite and white, the M 800-R will set you back €450,000 excl.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
The meticulous anthracite finishing adorned with horizontal stripes, visible through the case back.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Santa tells me clumps of anthracite will likely pile as high as Poseidon’s belly button.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
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anthracite
noun
an·thra·cite
ˈan(t)-thrə-ˌsīt
: a hard glossy coal that burns without much smoke or flame
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