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Meaning of brickette in English:

brickette

Pronunciation /brɪˈkɛt/

noun

(also bricket)

  • 1A small block of compressed coal dust or other combustible material used as fuel; especially a typically pillow-shaped block of compressed fuel for household use, such as in a fireplace or barbecue.

  • 2A small brick.

  • 3A small brick-shaped block of any substance, such as soap, ice cream, etc.

Origin

Early 19th century. Partly from brick + -et.