the total number of living organisms in a given area, expressed in terms of living or dry weight per unit area
2.
vegetable matter used as a source of energy
biomass in American English
(ˈbaɪoʊˌmæs)
noun
the total mass or number of living organisms in a particular area or volume
Word origin
bio- + Mass1
Examples of 'biomass' in a sentence
biomass
The Edinburgh-based lender's wind farm and biomass projects are understood to be on the block.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
We have now secured sources that would allow us to run one unit entirely on biomass.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Carbon capture and storage when commercially viable could be applied to biomass burning units.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It has a biomass boiler and solar panels.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Environmental groups have long opposed using trees for biomass energy production.
The Sun (2014)
It said that it would beat profit expectations for the year and said its biomass unit was performing well.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It has very low heat demand and its energy needs are met by a biomass boiler and solar photovoltaic panels.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Solar, wind and biomass companies are not in the game to save the planet.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The company has asked for government subsidies to convert a further two units to biomass, but only one of qualified.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Wind, solar and biomass have all received generous subsidies - paid for largely out of household bills.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The cost of products such as insulation, wind turbines and biomass boilers will be paid back in instalments through a small charge on household energy bills.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Last week the Government outlined subsidies for on and offshore wind, as well as tidal energy and biomass.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The subsidies help to pay for biomass plants and wind turbines, which are designed to help Britain tobecome less reliant on fossil fuels.