Anthraconite

Translation of "anthraconite" into Russian

Noun

anthraconite

anthraconites pl

The geologist discovered a rare piece of anthraconite in the quarry.

Геолог обнаружил редкий кусок антраконита в карьере.

Noun

A compact black or dark-brown bituminous limestone that gives off a strong fetid or petroleum-like odor when struck, rubbed, or heated; stinkstone.

When the slab of anthraconite was chipped, a pungent smell of bitumen filled the laboratory.

Adjective

Made of, containing, or relating to anthraconite.

The museum displayed an anthraconite block noted for its characteristic odor.