Peat– noun, often adjective

Definition: partially carbonized vegetable tissue formed by partial decomposition in water of various plants.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peat?show=0&t=1410480330I discovered this word in my English class on Monday, September 10th.

I discovered this word on a class discussion we did that included the video, ” Ways of Seeing,” on Wednesday, September 10th.

I understand this word by reading an example,Besides the mineral water baths there are also moor or mud-baths, and the peat used for these baths is the richest in iron in the world.