often attributive
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: partially carbonized vegetable tissue formed by partial decomposition in water of various plants (such as mosses of the genus Sphagnum)
: a bold lively woman
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Yannic Rack, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2024
In addition, the recent survey revealed evidence that the site’s elevation was lowered by peat cutting, researchers said.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024
This swampy area slowly created a layer of peat over time which protected them from decay.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 June 2024
Environmentalists hope payments can persuade the countries in these regions to protect their peat.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 May 2024
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Noun
Lacking formal borders, communities would regularly mark the boundaries of their common land, where locals could collectively graze their livestock and cut peat.
—Yannic Rack, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2024
In addition, the recent survey revealed evidence that the site’s elevation was lowered by peat cutting, researchers said.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024
This swampy area slowly created a layer of peat over time which protected them from decay.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 June 2024
Environmentalists hope payments can persuade the countries in these regions to protect their peat.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 May 2024
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“Peat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peat. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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