lignite

UK
/ˈlɪɡ.naɪt/
US
/ˈlɪɡˌnaɪt/
lignitenoun
lignites
pl
Traductions
The power plant primarily uses lignite as its main source of fuel.
La centrale électrique utilise principalement du lignite comme principale source de combustible.
Définitions
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.
Synonymes
soft coal
brown coal
ligniteadjective
more lignite
Comp.
most lignite
Super.
UK
/ˈlɪɡ.naɪt/
US
/ˈlɪɡˌnaɪt/
Used attributively to describe deposits, coal, etc.
Traductions
lignitiqueGéologie.
The lignite deposits are located in the northern basin.
Les gisements lignitiques sont situés dans le bassin septentrional.
Définitions
Relating to, consisting of, or derived from lignite.
The region's lignite deposits are among the largest in Europe.