Biodiesel

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Fuel for diesel engines made from renewable organic raw materials, as opposed to fossil hydrocarbons. countable, uncountable

    "Biodiesel is an increasingly popular alternative fuel because it's made by refining oil. Thinner than vegetable oil, biodiesel can power diesel engines without further conversion."

Synonyms

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biodervbiodervgreen dieselgreen diesel

Example

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"In Asia, Europe and the United States, more and more food stuffs are being turned into fuel — more corn and grains into ethanol, more palm oil and other plant materials into biodiesel. Scientists around the world are stepping up research aimed at turning grains, grasses and agricultural waste products into fuels."

Etymology

From bio- + diesel.

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