Refined coal

Refined coal
  A coal product that is created when impurities and/or moisture are removed to improve heat content and reduce emissions. Includes any coal that meets the IRS definition of refined coal (Notice 2010-54 or any superseding IRS notices). Does not include coal processed by coal preparation plants.
  U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration's Energy Glossary

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