lignitic

/lɪɡˈnɪtɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling lignite, a soft brown coal that is between peat and bituminous coal in quality.
    • The lignitic deposits in this region are not as energy-rich as higher-grade coals.
    • The power plant was designed to burn lignitic coal, which produces more ash than other types.
    • Miners extracted lignitic material from the shallow seams near the surface.