Biodiesel

/ˈbaɪoʊˌdizəl/ noun

A renewable fuel made from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled cooking grease that can power diesel engines.

Compound of bio- (life, biological) and diesel, named after Rudolf Diesel. The term emerged in the 1980s as environmental concerns grew, combining the Greek bios with the German inventor's surname.

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