lignite

[US]/'lɪgnaɪt/
[UK]/'lɪɡnaɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. brown coal

Example Sentences

lignite coal is strip-mined at depths of 15 to 35 metres.

It is the unsolidified sediment consisting of disordered kaolinite and small amount organic matter and lignite materials.

In this study a series of different maturation degree coals are yielded by thermally treating a lowgrade lignite, and are used as the sorbents for sorption equilibrium study of phenanthrene.

lignite is a type of coal with a low carbon content.

lignite is often used in power generation due to its abundance and relatively low cost.

lignite is considered a low-grade coal compared to anthracite and bituminous coal.

lignite deposits are found in various parts of the world including Germany, Russia, and the United States.

lignite is formed from peat under high pressure and temperature over millions of years.

lignite has a brownish-black color and a woody texture.

lignite is often used in briquettes for heating and cooking purposes.

lignite mining can have environmental impacts such as land disturbance and water pollution.

lignite-fired power plants emit higher levels of carbon dioxide compared to other types of coal.

lignite reserves are estimated to last for several decades at current consumption rates.

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