fly ash
nounDefinition of fly ash
: fine solid particles of ashes, dust, and soot carried out from burning fuel (such as coal or oil) by the draft
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Concrete and coal fly ash aren't typically grouped together, but the both represent severe environmental problems. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Scientists Make Concrete With Trash Instead of Cement," 12 July 2018 The kitchen countertops are Squak Mountain Stone, a material made of cement, fly ash, glass dust and paper. — Julie Lasky, New York Times, "$450,000 Homes in Massachusetts, Oklahoma and Wisconsin," 1 Nov. 2017 There was danger in the fly ash, or the powderlike particles produced when burning coal, dirtying the air. — Sarah Bowman, Indianapolis Star, "These toxic coal pits are leaking into Indiana’s water," 24 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fly ash.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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