fossil fuel
collocation · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
fuel such as coal, oil, or gas formed from ancient plants or animals
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss fuel such as coal, oil, or gas formed from ancient plants or animals in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed fossil fuel as a key issue.
examThe passage argues that fossil fuel can affect policy decisions and public behaviour.
Common collocations
burn fossil fuelsreduce fossil fuel usefossil fuel industry
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “burn fossil fuels”.