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1. clinker
noun. a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- clink (English)
- klinkaerd (Dutch)
3. clinker
verb. clear out the cinders and clinker from.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- clink (English)
- klinkaerd (Dutch)
4. clinker
noun. a hard brick used as a paving stone.
Synonyms
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- clink (English)
- klinkaerd (Dutch)
5. clinker
verb. turn to clinker or form clinker under excessive heat in burning.
Antonyms
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- clink (English)
- klinkaerd (Dutch)
Sentences with clinker
1. Noun, singular or mass
Ideally, the pellets you choose to use should leave as little ash and clinker residue as possible and heat the space efficiently.
2. Verb, base form
An inspection before the heating season begins might reveal problems in your furnace that reduces its ability to efficiently burn coal and contributes to clinker formation.
