1. of, relating to, or resembling anthracite coal
Usage: geological; technical

Examples

• The anthracitic deposits were found deep underground.
• The rock had an anthracitic appearance with its dark, lustrous surface.
• Geologists identified anthracitic layers in the sedimentary formation.
• The anthracitic coal burned with intense heat and little smoke.
• Mining operations focused on the anthracitic seams in the valley.
• The anthracitic material was prized for its high carbon content.