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peat    音标拼音: [p'it]
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peat
n 1: partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water;
can be used as a fuel when dried

Peat \Peat\ (p[=e]t), n. [Cf. {Pet} a fondling.]
A small person; a pet; -- sometimes used contemptuously.
[Obs.] --Shak.
[1913 Webster]


Peat \Peat\, n. [Prob. for beat, prop., material used to make
the fire burn better, fr. AS. b[=e]tan to better, mend (a
fire), b[=o]t advantage. See {Better}, {Boot} advantage.]
A substance of vegetable origin, consisting of roots and
fibers, moss, etc., in various stages of decomposition, and
found, as a kind of turf or bog, usually in low situations,
where it is always more or less saturated with water. It is
often dried and used for fuel.
[1913 Webster]

{Peat bog}, a bog containing peat; also, peat as it occurs in
such places; peat moss.

{Peat moss}.
(a) The plants which, when decomposed, become peat.
(b) A fen producing peat.
(c) (Bot.) Moss of the genus {Sphagnum}, which often grows
abundantly in boggy or peaty places.

{Peat reek}, the reek or smoke of peat; hence, also, the
peculiar flavor given to whisky by being distilled with
peat as fuel. [Scot.]
[1913 Webster]

41 Moby Thesaurus words for "peat":
alcohol, benzine, briquette, burnable, butane, carbon, charcoal,
coal, coke, combustible, dope, ethane, ethanol, fireball, firing,
flammable, flammable material, fuel, fuel additive, fuel dope, gas,
gas carbon, gasoline, heptane, hexane, inflammable,
inflammable material, isooctane, jet fuel, kerosene, methane,
methanol, natural gas, octane, oil, paraffin, pentane, propane,
propellant, rocket fuel, turf



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  • Peat - Wikipedia
    Peat is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter It is unique to natural areas called peatlands, bogs, mires, moors, or muskegs [1][2] Sphagnum moss, also called peat moss, is one of the most common components in peat, although many other plants can contribute
  • Peat | Description, Formation, Importance, Carbon, Uses | Britannica
    Peat, spongy material formed by the partial decomposition of organic matter, primarily plant material, in wetlands The formation of peat is the first step in the formation of coal Peat can be used as a fuel and is only a minor contributor to the world energy supply
  • PEAT Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of PEAT is a dark brown fibrous material that is formed primarily by the partial decomposition of organic matter and especially plants (such as sphagnum moss) in wet, oxygen-deficient areas (such as bogs or swamps) and that is harvested especially for use as a fuel for heating or cooking or as a soil amendment —sometimes used
  • What Is Peat and Why Is It Ecologically Important?
    Peat is an organic material formed over thousands of years in waterlogged environments It represents a global reservoir of organic carbon Understanding peat and its associated ecosystems is important for environmental conservation efforts
  • What exactly is peat – and why is it so important? - Countryfile. com
    Peat is banned in all organic farming, aside from mushroom production and small amounts for seed propagation However, there are peat-free alternatives on the market to support nature-friendly farmers and gardeners more generally
  • What is peat and what is it used for? Types, uses, and benefits
    Discover what peat is, its types, and key uses in gardening, agriculture, and more Learn about its benefits, sustainability, and practical applications
  • What is peat? - International Peatland Society
    Peat is the surface organic layer of a soil that consists of partially decomposed organic matter, derived mostly from plant material, which has accumulated under conditions of waterlogging, oxygen deficiency, high acidity and nutrient deficiency
  • Peat, what is it really? - Nature Garden
    Peat is fossil organic matter, formed from plant debris It is the major constituent of soils saturated in water like peat bogs Peat is a non-renewable resource, and peat extraction is highly regulated Nature needs a full century to replenish a meager 2 inches (5 cm) of peat
  • What is peat and where is it found? - Global Peatlands
    What is peat and where is it found? Peat is partially decayed plant material that accumulates under water-logged conditions over long time periods Natural areas covered by peat are called peatlands Terms commonly used for specific peatland types are peat swamp forests, fens, bogs or mires
  • Peat; Types, Importance, Facts and More | Environment Buddy
    Peat is said to be an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic materials found in unique areas like peat lands, mires, moors, bogs, or muskegs Sometimes peat is also referred to as turf





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