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brown coal

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brown coal
n.
See lignite.
brown coal
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a low-quality coal intermediate in grade between peat and lignite
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.brown coalbrown coal - intermediate between peat and bituminous coal
lignite, wood coal
coal - fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
humate - material that is high in humic acids
jet - a hard black form of lignite that takes a brilliant polish and is used in jewelry or ornamentation


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