Meaning & use

biofuel

noun·Academic

Fuel produced from living matter, such as plants or algae, rather than fossil sources.

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The bus fleet now runs on biofuel made from recycled cooking oil.

Farmers grow corn specifically to be converted into biofuel for vehicles.

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Biofuel is promoted as a renewable alternative to gasoline and diesel, though its environmental benefits are debated.

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