English Explanatory Dictionary

coalite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cause to unite or coalesce.
  2. To unite or coalesce.
  3. To form a political coalition.
noun
  1. Nonstandard form of Coalite.
name
  1. a form of coke that is a smokeless fuel, used as an alternative to coal

Pronunciation

/ˌkəʊ.əˈlaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-coalite.wav /ˈkəʊlaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-coalite2.wav

Word forms

coalite coalites coaliting coalited

Etymology

Back-formation from coalition, from Latin coalitus, past participle of coalēscō (see coalesce).

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