lignite
1 synonym for lignite, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A low-grade type of coal that is brownish-black in colour.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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brown coal
How to use lignite
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a lump of lignite
lignite coal
lignite deposits
a lignite mine
Lignite is a neutral, technical term found in geology and energy writing.
Etymology
The word came into English from French, where lignite was formed from the Latin lignum, meaning firewood, plus the suffix -ite.
Full origin of lignite →Frequently asked questions
What is lignite?
Lignite is a low-grade, brownish-black coal. It is also known as brown coal.
Is lignite the same as brown coal?
Yes, brown coal is another name for lignite.
How do you pronounce lignite?
It is pronounced LIG-nyte, with the stress on the first syllable and the ending rhyming with night.
