Definition:
an accumulation of partially decayed vegetable matter formed in wetlands or peatlands (also called bogs or tropical swamp forests). Dried peat can be used as fuel.
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an accumulation of partially decayed vegetable matter formed in wetlands or peatlands (also called bogs or tropical swamp forests). Dried peat can be used as fuel.