noun
- Plural of biogas; gases produced by the breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen, typically containing methane and carbon dioxide, used as a renewable energy source.
Usage: Usually used in plural form or as a mass noun in technical/environmental contexts.; Common in discussions of renewable energy and waste management.
Examples
- The wastewater treatment plant captures biogasses from decomposing sludge to generate electricity.
- Farmers are increasingly using biogasses from livestock manure as a sustainable fuel source.
- The landfill produces significant quantities of biogasses that can be harnessed for energy production.
- Biogasses released during anaerobic digestion contain valuable methane that reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
- Several European countries have invested in technology to convert agricultural biogasses into vehicle fuel.