De fossiele brandstof
Example: Veel auto's gebruiken nog steeds fossiele brandstoffen als benzine.
Definition
"de fossiele brandstof" refers to natural fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years, commonly used to produce energy in vehicles and power plants.
Etymology
The term "de fossiele brandstof" comes from the Dutch words 'fossiele,' meaning fossil, and 'brandstof,' meaning fuel. It literally refers to fuels derived from fossilized organic matter. Did you know that these fuels formed from prehistoric life that lived millions of years ago?
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"De fossiele brandstof" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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