peat
/piหt/
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Simple Meaning
dark brown soil made from dead plants, often used as fuel for fires or in gardens.
When to Use
โ๏ธTechnical๐Academic Writing
Upper Intermediate โ fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
โThey use peat to help the garden soil hold water.โ
โIn some countries, people burn peat to heat their homes.โ
Learning Path
โถFull Definition
Soil formed of dead but not fully decayed plants found in bog areas, often burned as fuel.
Related Words
Synonyms:
turfcompostsoil
Word Family:
peat bogpeatypeatland