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lignite

A soft, brown coal of low carbon content that is an intermediate stage between peat and bituminous coal.
Noun

Lignite is characterized by its low energy density and high moisture content, making it less efficient than anthracite or bituminous coal. It is often referred to as brown coal due to its distinct coloration and organic composition, which reflects its position as a transitional stage in the coalification process.

As a mass noun representing a geological material, it is treated as uncountable. To refer to specific quantities or types of this mineral, speakers must use partitive constructions such as a deposit of lignite or a seam of lignite.

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Examples

Lignite is often referred to as brown coal due to its characteristic color.

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The power plant relies on local deposits of lignite for electricity generation.

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Is lignite more efficient than anthracite for heating?

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Lignite contains a higher moisture content than bituminous coal.

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We should examine how lignite forms from peat over millions of years.

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The region is known for its vast open pit mines extracting lignite.

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I wonder if the smoke from burning lignite is more toxic than other coals.

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The industrial revolution in some areas was fueled by accessible seams of lignite.

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