Meaning: Fuel that is not derived from fossil fuels.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Solar energy is an alternative fuel source.

Category: Energy › Sustainable Energy

Synonyms: renewable energy

Meaning: a block of compressed coal or charcoal

Part of speech: noun

Example: We used a briquette to start the barbecue.

Category: Energy › Fuel

Synonyms:

• block
• fuel

Meaning: A brand of liquefied petroleum gas used for heating and cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We use Calor gas for our camping stove.

Category: Energy › Fuel

Synonyms:

• LPG
• propane

Meaning: A black or brownish-black solid fossil fuel used for energy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Coal is often used to generate electricity.

Category: Energy › Fossil Fuels

Synonyms: fuel

Meaning: A gas produced from coal, used for heating and lighting.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Coal gas was commonly used before natural gas became popular.

Category: Energy › Gas

Meaning: Powered by coal, typically referring to power plants.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The coal-fired power plant generates electricity.

Category: Energy › Power Generation

Synonyms: coal-powered

Meaning: Relating to the generation of electricity using flowing water.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Hydroelectric power is a renewable energy source.

Category: Energy › Renewable Energy

Synonyms:

• water-powered
• n/a

Antonyms: n/a

Meaning: Electricity generated by hydropower.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Hydroelectricity is a clean energy source.

Category: Energy › Renewable Energy

Synonyms: n/a

Antonyms: n/a

Meaning: A flammable liquid used as fuel or solvent.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They used kerosene to light the lamp.

Category: Energy

Meaning: A unit of power equal to one thousand watts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The solar panel generates five kilowatts of energy.

Category: Energy › Power

Synonyms: kW

Meaning: A unit of energy equivalent to one kilowatt of power used for one hour.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The electricity bill is based on kilowatt-hours used.

Category: Energy › Electricity

Synonyms: kWh

Meaning: A fossil fuel used for heating and energy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Natural gas is a common energy source.

Category: Energy

Synonyms: methane

Meaning: Energy derived from the movement of water.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Water power is used to generate electricity in hydroelectric plants.

Category: Energy › Renewable Energy

Synonyms: hydropower