Hypernym

noun

an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds

fuel 1

noun

a substance that can be consumed to produce energy

Substance_meronym

black powder 1

noun

a simple form of gunpowder, consisting of a mixture of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur; invented in the 9th century in China.

charcoal 1

noundomain: substance

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air

Synonyms

wood coal 2
a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air

Substance_holonym

black powder 1

noun

a simple form of gunpowder, consisting of a mixture of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur; invented in the 9th century in China.