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combustible fósil
A fuel derived from the long-ago-dead-and-buried remains of organic life on Earth -- e.g., dinosaurs -- that is generally considered non-renewable. The use of these fuels contributes to pollution and is widely considered a factor in global climate change.
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- Industry/Domain: Biotechnology; Energy
- Category: Biofuel
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