Lignite coal is a type of low-grade coal that is brownish-black in color. It is formed from peat through the process of coalification and has a lower carbon content compared to other types of coal.
Think of lignite coal as the "baby" of the coal family. Just like how babies are not fully developed yet, lignite coal is not as mature or energy-dense as other types of coal.
Coal Mining: The process of extracting coal from underground or open-pit mines for various purposes, including electricity generation and industrial use.
Fossil Fuels: Natural resources such as coal, oil, and natural gas that are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years.
Combustion: The chemical reaction between a fuel (such as lignite) and oxygen that produces heat energy.
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