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fossil fuels
noun
Definition
Natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms, including coal, oil, and natural gas.
In a sentence
“The continued burning of fossil fuels is the primary driver of rising global temperatures.”
Synonyms
hydrocarbonsnon-renewablescarbon fuels
Common collocations
- burn fossil fuels
- fossil fuel dependency
- phase out fossil fuels
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