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fossil fuel. A hydrocarbon deposit, such as petroleum, coal, or natural gas, derived from the accumulated remains of ancient plants and animals and used as fuel. Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases generated by burning fossil fuels are considered to be one of the principal causes of global warming. fossil fuels in Culture.
1. fossil fuel-fuel consisting of the remains of organisms preserved in rocks in the earth's crust with high carbon and hydrogen content. coal-fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period. fuel-a substance that can be consumed to produce energy; more fuel is needed during the winter months; they developed alternative fuels for aircraft.