Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coalify
verb
/ˈkoʊ.əl.ɪ.faɪ/
Definition
To undergo the process of transformation into coal.
Examples
- The ancient forests eventually coalified, contributing to the formation of significant coal deposits.
- Over millions of years, the peat from swamps can coalify into lignite and then into bituminous coal.
Meaning
Coalify refers to the geological process where organic material, particularly plant matter, transforms over time into coal due to heat and pressure.
Synonyms
- Carbonize
- Fossilize
