lignite — a soft brownish coal showing traces of plant structure, intermediate between bituminous coal and peat
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a soft brownish coal showing traces of plant structure, intermediate between bituminous coal and peat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪɡnaɪt/
Korean meaning: 갈탄, 식물 구조의 흔적이 보이는 연한 갈색 석탄
Korean pronunciation: **리**그나이트
Example Sentences
- Germany relies heavily on lignite for its energy needs, despite environmental concerns.
- The geologist was excited to find lignite in his backyard, until he realized it was just burnt barbecue charcoal.
- Lignite is considered a low-grade coal due to its high moisture content.
lignite
NOUN//ˈlɪɡnaɪt//
a soft brownish coal showing traces of plant structure, intermediate between bituminous coal and peat
a soft brownish coal showing traces of plant structure, intermediate between bituminous coal and peat
From lignite mines through the night, emerges into morning light!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 lignum(나무)에서 유래. 나무가 오랜 시간에 걸쳐 압축되어 만들어진 석탄이라는 의미에서 나온 말입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Germany relies heavily on lignite for its energy needs, despite environmental concerns.”
“The geologist was excited to find lignite in his backyard, until he realized it was just burnt barbecue charcoal.”
“Lignite is considered a low-grade coal due to its high moisture content.”
“The museum's lignite sample still showed clear tree rings from millions of years ago.”
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