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Peat
See also:
peat moss
peat mosses
Translation of "peat" into Russian
peat
Noun
peat
peats pl
Peat is often used as a fuel source in some countries.
Торф часто используется в качестве источника топлива в некоторых странах.
Definitions
peat
Noun
A brown, soil-like material characteristic of boggy, acid ground, consisting of partly decomposed vegetable matter. It is widely cut and dried for use in gardening and as fuel.
The gardener used peat to improve the soil quality in the flower beds.
A piece of turf cut from peatland, used as fuel.
The villagers stacked peat by the fireplace to keep warm during the winter months.
Land consisting of deep layers of peat; a peat bog.
The horses got stuck in the soft peat after heavy rain.
peat
Verb
To cover, treat, or supply with peat, or to dig peat from land.
The farmers still peat the moor every autumn to fuel their cottages.
peat
Adjective
Relating to, derived from, or containing peat.
The distinctive flavor comes from the whisky's peat smoke.
Idioms and phrases
peat bog
The peat bog is home to various species of wildlife.
торфяное болото
Торфяное болото является домом для различных видов дикой природы.
peat moss
Gardeners often use peat moss to improve soil quality.
торфяной мох
Садоводы часто используют торфяной мох для улучшения качества почвы.
peat extraction
Peat extraction is a significant industry in the region.
добыча торфа
Добыча торфа является важной отраслью в этом регионе.