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lignite
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/ˈlɪɡ.naɪt/
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/ˈlɪɡˌnaɪt/
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lignite
noun
lignites
pl
lignite
The power plant primarily uses lignite as its main source of fuel.
La centrale électrique utilise principalement du lignite comme principale source de combustible.
Synonyms
soft coal
ignite
brown coal
lignite
adjective
more lignite
Comp.
most lignite
Super.
UK
/ˈlɪɡ.naɪt/
US
/ˈlɪɡˌnaɪt/
Used attributively to describe deposits, coal, etc.
lignitique
Géologie.
The lignite deposits are located in the northern basin.
Les gisements lignitiques sont situés dans le bassin septentrional.
Synonyms
brownish
soft-coal
peaty
brownish-black
brown-coal
lignitic
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lignite
noun
A soft brownish coal showing traces of plant structure, intermediate between bituminous coal and peat.
The power plant primarily uses lignite as its main source of fuel.
lignite
adjective
Relating to, consisting of, or derived from lignite.
The region's lignite deposits are among the largest in Europe.
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