coal-fired
UK: ˈkəʊlˌfaɪəd | US: ˈkoʊlˌfaɪərd
adj. powered by burning coal
adj. relating to or involving the combustion of coal
The term "coal-fired" is a straightforward compound adjective formed by combining "coal" (from Old English col, meaning "mineral charcoal") and "fired" (past participle of "fire," from Old English fȳr, meaning "to burn"). The word emerged during the Industrial Revolution to describe machinery, engines, or power plants fueled by coal combustion. It reflects the direct relationship between the energy source (coal) and the action (firing/burning) to produce power.
The coal-fired power plant was phased out due to environmental concerns.
Many 19th-century factories relied on coal-fired steam engines.
Modern regulations aim to reduce emissions from coal-fired industries.
The ship was equipped with a coal-fired boiler for long voyages.
Critics argue that coal-fired energy is unsustainable in the long term.