fossil fuel

US /ˈfɑː.səl ˌfjuː.əl/
UK /ˈfɑː.səl ˌfjuː.əl/
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combustível fóssil

a natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.

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Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
A queima de combustíveis fósseis libera dióxido de carbono na atmosfera.
Many countries are trying to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
Muitos países estão tentando reduzir sua dependência de combustíveis fósseis.