fossil fuel — A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɑːsəl fjuːl/
Korean meaning: 석탄이나 가스와 같이 과거 생물의 잔해로부터 지질학적으로 형성된 천연 연료
Korean pronunciation: **파**슬 **퓨**얼
Example Sentences
- My car runs on fossil fuels, but my electric toothbrush is more environmentally friendly!
- Scientists warn that continued reliance on fossil fuels will accelerate climate change.
- The dinosaurs became fossil fuels, so technically my car is powered by T-Rex!
fossil fuel
NOUN//ˈfɑːsəl fjuːl//
A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms
Workers burn fossil fuel coal to generate electricity at the power plant
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A deadly duel powered by fossil fuel!
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fossil은 라틴어 'fossilis(땅에서 파낸)'에서, fuel은 고대 프랑스어 'feuaille(땔감)'에서 유래. 산업혁명 시대에 지하에서 파낸 연소 가능한 물질을 지칭하며 만들어진 용어
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“My car runs on fossil fuels, but my electric toothbrush is more environmentally friendly!”
“Scientists warn that continued reliance on fossil fuels will accelerate climate change.”
“The dinosaurs became fossil fuels, so technically my car is powered by T-Rex!”
“Many countries are investing heavily in alternatives to fossil fuels.”
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