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fossil fuel

/ˈfɒsl fjuːəl/noun

उच्चारण फ़ॉसल फ़्यूअल

जीवाश्म ईंधन

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C, U]

    a fuel such as coal, oil or natural gas that was formed over millions of years from the remains of animals or plants

    जीवाश्म ईंधन

    • Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the air.
    • The country wants to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
    • Coal and petrol are fossil fuels.
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    • Many countries are moving away from fossil fuels to solar power.
    • Fossil fuel use adds to air pollution.