Biodiesel
(noun)
- A fuel made from vegetable oils or animal fats, used as an alternative to diesel fuel made from petroleum.
- Diesel fuel made from renewable resources such as vegetable oils, animal fats or algae.
Origin:
1990s: from bio- "life" + diesel.
Examples:
- The truck runs on biodiesel fuel.
- Biodiesel is a cleaner burning fuel than traditional diesel.
- The biodiesel is made from recycled cooking oil.
- Biodiesel reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
- The biodiesel is more environmentally friendly than traditional diesel.