fossil fuel

[fos-uhl fyoo-uhl]

noun

Energy.

1. any combustible organic material, as oil, coal, or natural gas, derived from the remains of former life.

fossil fuel

noun

1. any naturally occurring carbon or hydrocarbon fuel, such as coal, petroleum, peat, and natural gas, formed by the decomposition of prehistoric organisms

fossil fuel

1. A hydrocarbon fuel, such as petroleum, coal, or natural gas, derived from the accumulated remains of ancient plants and animals and used as fuel. Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases generated by burning fossil fuels are considered to be one of the principal causes of global warming.

Example Sentences

And, globally, keeping the cost of renewable energy low is important for any firm hoping to electrify industries previously dominated by fossil fuels.

From BBC

As the nation’s highest-producing oil and gas state, Texas is a key barometer of the U.S. regulatory environment and whether it has created a cleaner fossil fuel industry.

From Salon

One proposed change is the government's boiler upgrade scheme, which grants money to homeowners replacing their gas boilers with alternatives that don't rely on fossil fuels - such as heat pumps and biomass boilers.

From BBC

Reform UK has said it wants more fossil fuels extracted from the North Sea.

From BBC

The continued burning of fossil fuels will lead to more of these extreme fires, the researchers warned.

From BBC