Lignite

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-015764",
  "term": "Lignite",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A brownish-black coal of low rank with high inherent moisture and volatile matter content, used almost exclusively for electric power generation. Also referred to as brown coal.\n\n2. Coal that is classified as lignite A or B according to the American Society of Testing and Materials in ASTM D388 (incorporated by reference, see § 60.17).[40 CFR 60.41a (CFR 2013)][40 CFR 60.41Da (CFR 2013)]\n\n3. Type of coal classified as lignite A or lignite B by the American Society of Testing and Materials in ASTM D388 (incorporated by reference, see § 60.17).",
  "subject": "Climate change",
  "references": [
    "Greenhouse Gas Emissions",
    "40 CFR 60.251 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 60.41b (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/lignite/"
}