"dirty coal" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Due to the smell it gives off when burned. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dirty coal (uncountable)
  1. (informal) lignite Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Coal
    Sense id: en-dirty_coal-en-noun-E-bBTk8V Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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