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Biomass
01
animal or plant substances or other organic matter that is used as a source of fuel
02
the entirety of living organisms in a specific area or ecosystem, typically measured as dry weight after removing water
Example
Biomass can be cracked into bio-oil, biochar, and syngas for use in renewable energy production.
Biomass power plants generate energy by burning organic materials.
To extract valuable chemicals, biomass is cracked into sugars, lignin, and other components.
The power plant has been upgraded to take biomass as an alternative and sustainable energy source.
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