Non-fossil
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Alternative form of nonfossil. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
"Where I do agree with Tim is that we need non-fossil fuel power to be the default for the railways as soon as possible."
Example
More examples"The United States intends to achieve an economy-wide target of reducing its emissions by 26%-28% below its 2005 level in 2025 and to make best efforts to reduce its emissions by 28%. China intends to achieve the peaking of CO₂ emissions around 2030 and to make best efforts to peak early and intends to increase the share of non-fossil fuels in primary energy consumption to around 20% by 2030."
Etymology
From non- + fossil.
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