LIGNITE


Meaning of LIGNITE in English

lig ‧ nite /ˈlɪɡnaɪt/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: French ; Origin: Latin lignum 'wood' ]

a soft substance like coal, used as ↑ fuel

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