fossil fuels

NOUN

fuel derived from prehistoric organisms

Synonyms

WEAK

hydrocarbon deposit nonrenewable energy nonrenewable fuel source

Example Sentences

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Defending this approach as "pragmatic", Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the UK needed to move away from its dependence on fossil fuels and invest more in home-grown energy.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Solar power plays a major role in efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and address climate change.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

When combined with cheap, renewable sources of energy, this new take on old tech has the potential to displace much of the natural gas and other fossil fuels used for heating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

But "the problem with German industry is that it is extremely dependent upon access to fossil fuels" which raises concern that it will also face headwinds, said Christopher Dembik, investment strategist at Pictet Asset Management.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

No fossil fuels or added fertilizer or chemicals needed.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan