Biofuel

usgb/ˈbaɪəʊfjuːəl/
noun

A type of fuel that comes from living or recently living plants or animal materials.

Scientists are trying to develop new types of biofuels to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
Visual representation of "biofuel" - A type of fuel that comes from living or recently living plants or animal materials.

Often appears as...

  • produce biofuel
  • switch to biofuel

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Technical

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Context Clarification

Biofuel is technical and environmental; use it in discussions about sustainable energy and technology.

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Researchers discussed the potential of algae as biofuel at the climate summit.
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Not Fossil Fuels

Biofuel is different from fossil fuels; it's sustainable and less harmful to the environment.

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Many cities are introducing buses that run on biofuel.
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Living Sources

Biofuel is made from recent organic materials, not ancient biological matter like oil.

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The farmer grows corn that will be converted into biofuel.
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