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charcoal

/ˈtʃɑrˌkoʊl/

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1 · noun

a black material made by burning wood with very little air

木炭

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The artist used charcoal to sketch the outline of the mountain.
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画家用炭笔勾勒出山的轮廓。
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Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑrˌkoʊl/

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