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US/ˈbaɪ.oʊˌfjuː.əl/
UK/ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl/
fuel made from plants, crops or animal waste instead of oil or coal
In context
Some countries now mix biofuel into the gas sold at stations.
Critics say growing crops for biofuel raises the price of food.
The airline plans to run some flights on biofuel by 2030.
Words that go with biofuel
verb + noun
- produce biofuelThe plant produces biofuel from used cooking oil.
- use biofuelMany buses in the city use biofuel.
noun + noun
- biofuel productionBiofuel production has grown quickly in Brazil.
- biofuel cropsBiofuel crops take up land that could grow food.
verb + preposition
- switch to biofuelThe company plans to switch to biofuel next year.
adjective + noun
- sustainable biofuelSustainable biofuel does not compete with food crops.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
bio fuelCorrect: biofuel