biomass

• Sustantivo que designa la materia orgánica, como restos de plantas y animales, utilizada como fuente de energía renovable, o la masa total de organismos vivos en un área determinada.

A noun referring to organic matter, such as plant materials and animal waste, used as a renewable energy source, or the total mass of living organisms in a specific area.

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1. Fuel sourceB2formal

   Organic materials from plants and animals that are used to produce energy or fuel.

   Biomasa como fuente de combustible

   • Many power plants now burn biomass to generate electricity.
   • Biomass is considered a renewable energy source.
   • Farmers sell agricultural waste as biomass for fuel production.

2. Ecological measureC1formalscientific

   The total mass of all living organisms in a specific area or ecosystem.

   Biomasa (medida ecológica)

   • The biomass of the forest decreased after the wildfire.
   • Scientists measure biomass to study ecosystem health.
   • The ocean's biomass is largely composed of plankton.