fossil-fuel-powered
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/ˈfɑːsəl ˌfjʊəl ˈpaʊərd/
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/ˈfɒsəl ˌfjʊəl ˈpaʊəd/
energy from fossil fuels
Etymology
'fossil-fuel-powered' originates from the combination of 'fossil fuel' and 'powered', where 'fossil fuel' refers to natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms and 'powered' means supplied with energy.
'Fossil fuel' was first used in the 18th century to describe coal and later expanded to include oil and natural gas. 'Powered' has been used since the 15th century to describe something supplied with energy.
Initially, 'fossil fuel' referred only to coal, but it now includes oil and natural gas. 'Powered' has consistently meant supplied with energy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
powered by energy derived from fossil fuels such as coal, oil, or natural gas.
The car is fossil-fuel-powered, relying on gasoline for energy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 04:01