1
: a hard black material that is made by burning wood with a small amount of air
Note: Charcoal is burned for cooking food and is also made into sticks that are used for drawing pictures.
2
: a dark gray color
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“Charcoal.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/charcoal. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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