sang1 mat6 jin4 liu2生物燃料
Jyutpingsang1 mat6 jin4 liu2
Yalesāng maht yìhn líu
Definition
Biofuel; fuel made from organic matter, such as plants, rather than fossil fuels.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in academic, environmental, or scientific discussions rather than casual daily conversation. It functions as a formal noun phrase, so it is rarely modified by colloquial particles or slang. When discussing energy sources, it is often contrasted with fossil fuels like 石油 or 煤炭.
Examples
The government is promoting the use of biofuels, hoping to reduce carbon emissions.
Do you know how biofuels are produced?
Related words
Common phrases
biofuel research
develop biofuels
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