fossil-fuel-based
|fos-sil-fu-el-based|
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/ˈfɑːsəl ˌfjʊəl beɪst/
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/ˈfɒsəl ˌfjʊəl beɪst/
reliant on fossil fuels
Etymology
'fossil-fuel-based' originates from the combination of 'fossil fuel' and 'based', where 'fossil fuel' refers to natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms and 'based' indicates reliance or foundation.
The term 'fossil fuel' has been used since the 19th century to describe fuels like coal and oil, while 'based' has been used in English to indicate foundation or reliance.
Initially, 'fossil-fuel-based' simply described something reliant on fossil fuels, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, or natural gas.
The country's energy policy is heavily fossil-fuel-based.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 02:09