Lignite: meaning, definitions and examples
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lignite
[ หlษชษกnaษชt ]
type of coal
Lignite is a type of coal that is soft, brown, and crumbly. It is considered the lowest rank of coal due to its low heat content and high moisture content. Lignite is often used in power plants for electricity generation.
Examples of usage
- Lignite is often used as a fuel for power plants.
- The power plant is powered by lignite.
Translations
Translations of the word "lignite" in other languages:
๐ต๐น linhito
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคฟเคเฅเคจเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Braunkohle
๐ฎ๐ฉ lignit
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัะณะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ wฤgiel brunatny
๐ฏ๐ต ไบ็ญ (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท lignite
๐ช๐ธ lignito
๐น๐ท linyit
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐํ (galtan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญู ุงููุฌููุช
๐จ๐ฟ hnฤdรฉ uhlรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ hnedรฉ uhlie
๐จ๐ณ ่ค็ ค (hรจmรฉi)
๐ธ๐ฎ lignit
๐ฎ๐ธ brรบnkol
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะธะณะฝะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ linyit
๐ฒ๐ฝ lignito
Etymology
The word 'lignite' originates from the Latin word 'lignum,' meaning wood. Lignite is formed from peat under the pressure of sedimentary rocks. It is one of the first stages of coal formation and is abundant in many regions around the world, including Europe and North America.
See also: ignitable, ignite, igniter, ignition, ignitions, ignitor, reignite.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,917, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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- 14914 alternation
- 14915 mythological
- 14916 mediators
- 14917 lignite
- 14918 shiver
- 14919 courtship
- 14920 cadets
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