briquetting

[bri-ket]

bri·quet

[bri-ket]
noun, verb (used with object), bri·quet·ted, bri·quet·ting.
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bri·quette

[bri-ket] noun, verb, bri·quett·ed, bri·quett·ing.
noun
1.
a small block of compressed coal dust or charcoal used for fuel, especially in barbecuing.
2.
a molded block of any material.
verb (used with object)
3.
to mold into briquettes.

Origin:
1880–85; < French; see brick, -ette
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