De biomassa
Example: De biomassa wordt gebruikt als duurzame energiebron in deze fabriek.
Definition
"De biomassa" refers to organic material, such as plant and animal matter, used as a renewable energy source. It is commonly employed to produce bioenergy or biofuels, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels in energy production.
Etymology
The term "de biomassa" comes from the Greek word 'bios' meaning 'life' and the Latin word 'massa' meaning 'mass or bulk.' It literally translates to 'living mass,' which reflects its origin as living or recently living organic material used for energy. Did you know that the concept gained popularity with the rise of renewable energy awareness in the 20th century?
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"De biomassa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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