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briquetting

/ˈbrɪkɪtɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does briquetting mean?

noun

The process of compressing and shaping materials, such as coal or biomass, into small, uniform blocks or briquettes. Briquetting is often used to improve the handling and burning characteristics of these materials.

Example

"The company used briquetting to convert waste biomass into fuel briquettes, which were then sold to local power plants."

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