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composed mainly of carbon and hydro-carbon particles {s the result of imperfect combustion of coal, etc.; s. of coal or wood contains ammonium sulphate and is used as manure. royal authority and governed as regent minority of her bro. Peter, whom she plotted to depose; ultimately compelled by Peter to enter nunnery. Hanover; dau. of James f.’s dau. Elizabeth, queen of Bohemia. Succe ion tae Eng. throne was settled on her and her heirs, 1701; George I. was her eldest son.