lignite

UK
/ˈlɪɡ.naɪt/
US
/ˈlɪɡˌnaɪt/

Translations

lignitenoun
lignites
pl
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
brown coal
ligniteadjective
more lignite
Comp.
most lignite
Super.
UK
/ˈlɪɡ.naɪt/
US
/ˈlɪɡˌnaɪt/
Used attributively to describe deposits, coal, etc.
lignitiqueGéologie.
The lignite deposits are located in the northern basin.
Les gisements lignitiques sont situés dans le bassin septentrional.

Definitions

lignitenoun
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.
ligniteadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or derived from lignite.
The region's lignite deposits are among the largest in Europe.