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renewable energy

renewable energy

noun
any naturally occurring, theoretically inexhaustible source of energy, as biomass, solar, wind, tidal, wave, and hydroelectric power, that is not derived from fossil or nuclear fuel.
Also called soft energy.


Origin:
1970–75
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renewable energy
 
n
another name for alternative energy

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Main Entry:  renewable energy
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See alternate energy
Main Entry:  renewable energy
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See renewable resource
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