anthracite的词源

英文词源

anthracite (n.)

"non-bituminous coal," 1812, earlier (c. 1600) a type of ruby-like gem described by Pliny, from Latin anthracites "bloodstone, semi-precious gem," from Greek anthrakites "coal-like," from anthrax (genitive anthrakos) "live coal" (see anthrax). Related: Anthractic (adj.).

中文词源

anthracite：无烟煤

来自希腊词anthrax, 炭，煤。

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