No. 8,595 in Dutch
houtskool
Charcoal.
In a sentence
Ik gebruik houtskool om een tekening te maken.
I use charcoal to create a drawing.
The word 'houtskool' in this sentence refers to the artistic material used for drawing.
We hebben houtskool nodig voor de barbecue.
We need charcoal for the barbecue.
Here, 'houtskool' is used to describe the combustible material used for grilling.
De houtskool in deze mijn is van hoge kwaliteit.
The charcoal in this mine is of high quality.
In this context, 'houtskool' refers to the type produced industrially and valued for its quality.
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