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lignite

/ˈlɪɡ.naɪt/

/ˈlɪɡˌnaɪt/

Translations

lignitenoun

lignites

бурый уголь

Lignite is often used as a fuel for electricity generation.

Бурый уголь часто используется в качестве топлива для выработки электроэнергии.

Additional translations

Synonyms

soft coal

brown coal

ligniteadjective

more lignite

Comp.

most lignite

Super.

/ˈlɪɡ.naɪt/

/ˈlɪɡˌnaɪt/

Used attributively to describe deposits, coal, etc.

Synonyms

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.