noun
a brownish deposit resembling soil, formed by the partial decomposition of vegetable matter in the wet acidic conditions of bogs and fens, often burned as fuel
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Peat is a type of organic matter that forms in waterlogged conditions.
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My grandparents used to burn peat for fuel in the winter.
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I heard peat is great for adding flavor to whiskey during the distillation process.
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The peat of her personality was evident in the way she held herself with quiet strength.