noun

biomass

biomass

Biomass is used to generate electricity.

Biomass is used to generate electricity.

The total biomass of the forest is huge.

The total biomass of the forest is huge.

((noun)) organic matter used as a fuel Biomass is used to generate electricity.

Synonyms: organic matter; Related concept: biofuel

From 'bio' (life) + 'mass' (a quantity of matter). It means 'the mass of living organisms'.

Picture a huge 'mass' of 'bio'logical material, like wood chips or plants, used for energy.

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