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Etymology

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From ei (egg) +‎ -er- +‎ kool (coal).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɛi̯.ərˌkoːl/
  • Hyphenation: ei‧er‧kool

Noun

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eierkool f (plural eierkolen, diminutive eierkooltje n)

  1. (chiefly plural) coal compressed into an egg-shape, which has a standardised volume and weight, used in stoves
    Synonym: extraciet