The biomass
Example: Biomass provides energy from organic materials
Definition
"The biomass" refers to organic material derived from plants and animals that can be used as a renewable source of energy. It involves converting this material into fuel or other forms of energy, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions.
Etymology
The term "the biomass" combines 'bio,' meaning life, and 'mass,' referring to a large quantity of matter. It originated in the early 20th century within ecological and biological sciences to describe the total mass of living organisms in a given area, later extending to energy contexts.
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"The biomass" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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