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- [lig-nahyt]
- /ˈlɪg naɪt/
- /ˈlɪgnaɪt/
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- [lig-nahyt]
- /ˈlɪg naɪt/
Definitions of lignite word
- noun lignite a soft coal, usually dark brown, often having a distinct woodlike texture, and intermediate in density and carbon content between peat and bituminous coal. 1
- noun lignite A soft brownish coal showing traces of plant structure, intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. 1
- noun lignite type of coal 1
- noun lignite a brown carbonaceous sedimentary rock with woody texture that consists of accumulated layers of partially decomposed vegetation: used as a fuel. Fixed carbon content: 46–60 per cent; calorific value: 1.28 × 107 to 1.93 × 107 J/kg (5500 to 8300 Btu/lb) 0
- noun lignite a usually soft, brownish-black coal in which the texture of the original wood can often still be seen: in the process of coalification it represents the intermediate stage in density and amount of carbon between peat and bituminous coal 0
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Origin of lignite
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; lign- + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Lignite
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lignite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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