What does lignite mean?
Lignite means A low-grade, brownish-black coal..
Lignite
/ˈlɪɡnaɪ̯t/ · noun
Meaning
A low-grade, brownish-black coal..
Example Sentences
Texas industry is turning to lignite, a kind of poor man's coal, to replace its dwindling allocations of natural gas. The Lone Star State now gets an estimated 12 percent of its electricity from lignite, and that figure is expected to double by 1985.
[Robert] Habeck, who has found himself in the extremely uncomfortable position of turning from a long-term campaigner against fossil fuels to a short-term defender of them, said: “Putin’s war of aggression is forcing us to temporarily make greater use of lignite so that we save gas in electricity generation. This is painful but necessary in view of the shortage of gas.”
Synonyms for lignite
Antonyms for lignite
Related Words
Word Forms
- lignites
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lignite?
Common synonyms include brown coal, dirty coal, wood coal.
What is the opposite of lignite?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use lignite in a sentence?
Texas industry is turning to lignite, a kind of poor man's coal, to replace its dwindling allocations of natural gas. The Lone Star State now gets an estimated 12 percent of its electricity from lignite, and that figure is expected to double by 1985.
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