fly ash
Meanings
noun
- A residue generated in the combustion of powdered coal or other materials, comprising the fine particles that rise with the flue gases; when generated industrially it is usually captured and can be recycled for use in construction materials.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From fly (“(obsolete) act of flying”, noun) + ash.
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