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单词 fossil fuel
释义

fossil fuel

noun

: a fuel (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) formed in the earth from plant or animal remains
fossil-fueled
ˈfä-səl-ˌfyü(-ə)ld How to pronounce fossil fuel (audio)
adjective

Example Sentences

oil and other fossil fuels
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Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

fossil fuel

noun

: a fuel (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) formed in the earth from dead plants or animals
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