Definitions for: Lignite

[n] intermediate between peat and bituminous coal

Webster (1913) Definition: Lig"nite (l[i^]g"n[imac]t), n. [L. lignum wood: cf. F.
lignite.] (Min.)
Mineral coal retaining the texture of the wood from which it
was formed, and burning with an empyreumatic odor. It is of
more recent origin than the anthracite and bituminous coal of
the proper coal series. Called also brown coal, {wood
coal}.

Synonyms: brown coal, wood coal

See Also: coal, jet

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