Coal-bearing
Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊɫ- ˈbɛɹɪŋ/
Coal-bearing (adj)
- Describes rock or land that has coal inside, usually in layers.
- Used for a geological layer that can produce coal when mined.
Coal-bearing (adjective)
Examples
- The hillside is coal-bearing, so mining is possible.
- This region is coal-bearing, and workers plan new shafts.