charcoal
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Art & Architecture Thesaurus
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charcoal
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Refers to an impure form of graphitic carbon that is created as a residue when carbonaceous material is partially burned, or heated with limited access of air. It is used as a drawing material, for filtering liquids or air, and for other purposes.
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charbon
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