What does COKES mean?

Dictionary Entry: Cokes 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: A solid fuel made by heating coal in the absence of air, until all the volatile matter is driven off.

Verb: To convert coal into coke.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /koʊks/

UK: /kəʊks/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "cokes" comes from the Old English word "cocc" which means "charcoal". It has been used since the 16th century to refer to the solid fuel made by heating coal in the absence of air. Cokes are used as a fuel in various industries, including steelmaking, and as a reducing agent in chemical processes.

5. Synonyms:

Coal, Charcoal, Fuel, Carbon, Coke

6. Related Words:

Coals, Choke, Croak, Cloak, Creak

7. Example Sentences:

• Heating coal in the absence of air produces cokes.
• The company cokes coal to produce fuel for its steel mills.
• She had to choke back tears as she watched the cokes burn in the fire.