fusain

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Scope note
Fiber-like charcoal that occurs in thin layers adjacent to bituminous coal, commonly found in thin silvery-black layers. It is extremely soft and crumbles readily into a fine, sootlike powder.
fusain
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024