Coal combustion refers to the process of burning coal to release energy. It involves setting coal on fire and using the heat generated to produce electricity, heat buildings, or power industrial processes. Full definition
It was considered a model of successful recycling of coal combustion waste until tests of nearby groundwater wells discovered arsenic and lead levels exceeding drinking water standards, according to city water tests. (scientificamerican.com)
Long - time residents of the area, they know first - hand the effects of living near the plant and its piles of dry coal combustion waste, or coal ash. (treehugger.com)
For a more complete treatment of the processes involved in coal combustion, see the article coal utilization. (britannica.com)