Definition of briquette
: a compacted often brick-shaped mass of usually fine material a charcoal briquette
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Recent Examples of briquette from the Web
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Once glowing, the briquettes were distributed evenly across the entire surface of the bottom of the grill and all food was cooked directly over them.
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West Dundee Village Manager Joe Cavallaro said crews would be putting larvicide briquettes in storm drains to help abate mosquitoes.
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For a quick, surefire way to light charcoal without having to douse the hardwood or briquettes with lighter fluid, try a charcoal chimney starter.
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Use a chimney starter or build a teepee of about 100 charcoal briquettes and light.
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For roasting, put the same amount of briquettes on top and on bottom.
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A general rule is every two briquettes added or subtracted means a 25 degree change in the baking temperature.
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The briquettes prevent mosquito larvae from maturing.
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Larvicide briquettes are available at the Platte County Health Department for $1.50 and in most home improvements stores.
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Origin and Etymology of briquette
French briquette, diminutive of brique brick
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