BROWN COAL Meaning and
Definition
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Brown coal, also known as lignite, refers to a low-quality, brownish-black fossil fuel that is intermediate in rank between peat and sub-bituminous coal. It is classified as a sedimentary rock due to its formation from the remains of plants that have undergone partial carbonization in peat bogs and swamps over millions of years.
Characterized by its high moisture content and low energy density, brown coal is primarily composed of water, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and small amounts of nitrogen. It typically contains about 60-75% carbon, making it less carbon-dense compared to other forms of coal. Due to its low energy content, brown coal produces relatively low heat when burned, limiting its efficiency as a fuel source.
Although brown coal reserves are abundant in many regions worldwide, including Germany, Australia, and the United States, it is considered to be environmentally problematic due to its high carbon emissions and release of pollutants during combustion. As a result, brown coal is often viewed as a less sustainable and cleaner energy source than other forms of coal.
Despite its limitations, brown coal has some industrial uses. It can be used in power plants to generate electricity, or in industrial processes such as steel and cement production. Additionally, brown coal may serve as a source of fertilizer due to its organic content. However, the utilization of brown coal raises concerns about its environmental impact and contribution to climate change.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for BROWN COAL
- vrown coal
- nrown coal
- hrown coal
- grown coal
- beown coal
- bdown coal
- bfown coal
- btown coal
- b5own coal
- b4own coal
- briwn coal
- brkwn coal
- brlwn coal
- brpwn coal
- br0wn coal
- br9wn coal
- broqn coal
- broan coal
- brosn coal
Etymology of BROWN COAL
The word "brown coal" is a compound formed from the words "brown" and "coal".
The term "coal" has its origins in Old English, derived from the Germanic word "kōlaz". This word evolved from the Proto-Germanic word "kulaz", which meant "lump of burnt material". The word was further influenced by the Latin word "co(h)les", meaning "coal", and related to the Greek word "kylo(s)", meaning "charcoal".
The word "brown", on the other hand, traces back to Old English and is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "brūnaz", meaning "burnt or shining". It is related to the Old High German word "brūn" and the Dutch word "bruin".
Similar spelling words for BROWN COAL
- brown cup,
- Brownson,
- brownstone,
- kill barney,
- brunch coat,
- bruno coulais,
- broccoli,
- Bryan Cole,
- broncos,
- brown snail,
- brown-nose,
- brain scan,
- brown sauce,
- brown oak,
- bronco,
- brian kelly,
- brain coral,
- brian cull,
- brown ash,
- kelly perine,
- burn, glow,
- broom closet,
- brown creeper,
- brown sugar,
- purana quila.
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