coal-derived compound

noun

UK /kəʊl dɪˈraɪvd ˈkɒmpaʊnd/

US /koʊl dɪˈraɪvd ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

A coal-derived compound is a chemical made from coal.

Scientists studied a coal-derived compound that could be used to make plastics.

SYNONYMS

coal-based chemical coal-derived chemical coal product coal derivative

RELATED WORDS

coal tar hydrocarbon coke gasification petrochemical

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A substance obtained by treating or processing coal for industrial use.

The factory produces several coal-derived compounds for the paint industry.

3. A chemical structure whose carbon skeleton originates from coal rather than petroleum.

Researchers compared a coal-derived compound with its petroleum-based counterpart.

4. Any of the organic molecules found in coal tar or coal liquefaction products.

The lab identified a coal-derived compound in the tar sample.