low-rank

adjective

Of coal, that is in the early stages of coalification, and that has undergone minimal metamorphic alteration.

Meanings

adjectivelow-rank (comparative lower-rank, superlative lowest-rank)

comparative lower-rank · superlative lowest-rank

  1. geographyOf coal, that is in the early stages of coalification, and that has undergone minimal metamorphic alteration.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see low, rank.
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