lignite

• Rocha sedimentar macia de cor castanho-negra, resultado da compressão de turfa e estágio intermediário na formação do carvão, entre a turfa e o carvão betuminoso; carvão de baixo grau, usado principalmente como combustível.

A soft, brownish-black sedimentary rock that is an intermediate stage in the formation of coal, between peat and bituminous coal.

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1. A type of coalC1formalscientific

   A soft, brownish fuel intermediate between peat and bituminous coal, often used in power generation.

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   • The power plant burns lignite to produce electricity.
   • Lignite reserves are abundant in this region.
   • Unlike bituminous coal, lignite has a lower carbon content.

   Sinônimosbrown coal