noun
- a soft brownish coal that is intermediate between peat and bituminous coal in the process of coal formation
Usage: geology
Examples
- The power plant burns lignite to generate electricity.
- Lignite deposits are common in certain regions of North Dakota.
- This type of lignite has a relatively low heating value compared to harder coals.
- The mining company extracted lignite from the open-pit mine.
- Lignite is often used as fuel in power stations near the mining sites.
- The brown color of lignite distinguishes it from other types of coal.