| Pronunciation: | bri'ket | ||
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| Definition: | [n] a block made from charcoal or coal dust and burned as fuel | ||
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| Synonyms: | briquet | ||
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| See Also: | block | ||
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| Definition: | \Bri*quette"\, n. [Also {briquet}.] [F., dim. of
brique brick.]
1. A block of compacted coal dust, or peat, etc., for fuel.
2. A block of artificial stone in the form of a brick, used
for paving; also, a molded sample of solidified cement or
mortar for use as a test piece for showing the strength of
the material.
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