What is a charcoal?

[boutha priya]

Charcoal is a light, black residue, consisting of carbon and any remaining ash, obtained by removing water and other volatile constituents from animal and vegetation substances. Charcoal is usually produced by slow pyrolysis, the heating of wood or other substances in the absence of oxygen (see char and biochar).

[arul]

It is a light,black residue,consisting of carbon and remaining ash,obtained by removing water and other volatile constituents from animal and vegetation substances.

[Manikandan]

A porous black solid,consisting of an amorphous form of carbon,obtained as a residue when wood,bone,or other organic matter is heated in the absence of hair.

[Indhumathi v]

Meaning: A hard black substance similar to coal that can be used as fuel or, in the form of stick as something to draw with.

Eg: A drawing made with charcoal.

[jagadeeshwaran]

Activated charcoal is considered by the most effective single agent available.it is used after a person shallow or absorbs toxic drug or chemical.

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