Peat-Noun
Definition- Partially carbonized vegetable tissue that has been formed by partial decomposition in water of various plants.
Definition Location-http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peat?show=0&t=1412003425
I’ve encountered this word during Professor Rosen’s class when we went over during the glossary assignment in case anyone had any questions. I understand this word to be related to organic material found in mires that can be used for plants and even to set it on fire as a fossil fuel.
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