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low volatile bituminous coal
The rank of coal, within the bituminous class of Classification D 388, such that, on the dry and mineral-matter-free basis, the volatile matter content of the coal is greater than 14% but equal to or less than 22% (or the fixed carbon content is equal to or greater than 78% but less than 86%), and the coal commonly agglomerates. Compare: bituminous coal
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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