El combustible fósil
Example: Los coches usan combustible fósil para funcionar cada día.
Definition
"El combustible fósil" refers to natural energy sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals. These fuels are burned to produce energy, commonly used in vehicles and power plants for daily functioning.
Etymology
The term "el combustible fósil" comes from Spanish, combining 'combustible,' meaning something that can be burned, and 'fósil,' meaning fossil, referring to organic material preserved over millions of years. Did you know that these fuels originated from prehistoric life, making them finite and environmentally impactful?
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"El combustible fósil" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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