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

With power demand surging and fossil fuels back in fashion, it is a good time to be making turbines for gas-fired power plants.

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The Paris accord calls for developed countries to lead the way in reducing emissions, and requires them to help finance the transition of developing countries away from fossil fuels.

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Where once governments and the public saw safety risks, some now see a source of low-carbon electricity that is crucial to help economies shift away from fossil fuels.

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Steyer founded a hedge fund whose investments included massive fossil fuel projects, but after he learned of the environmental consequences of these financial decisions, he divested and has worked to fight climate change.

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What do job cuts from oil producers reveal about the future of fossil fuels?

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