Lexic.us

Definition of Biomass

1. Noun. Plant materials and animal waste used as fuel.

Definition of Biomass

1. Noun. The total mass of all living things within a specific area, habitat etc. ¹

2. Noun. Vegetation used as a fuel, or source of energy, especially if cultivated for that purpose. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Biomass

1. an amount of living matter [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Biomass

1. 1. Plant material that can be converted into fuel. 2. A quantitative estimate of the entire amount of living organisms in a particular habitat, it can be measured in terms of volume, mass, or caloric energy. (21 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Biomass

Literary usage of Biomass

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Opportunity 2000: Creative Affirmative Action Strategies for a Changing (1988)
"biomass offers many environmental benefits. Carbon dioxide produced during combustion is balanced by reabsorption by the growing plants. ..."

2. Environmental Indicators for Agriculture by Oecd (1999)
"Research into the relationship between biomass and biodiversity, however, ... There are also important links between biomass production in agriculture and ..."

3. Renewable Energy: Market & Policy Trends in IEA Countries by International Energy Agency (2004)
"A new biomass Agreement in 2000 (along with the Electricity Reform Agreement) provides the framework for future electricity supply from biomass ..."

4. Hydrogen & Fuel Cells: Review of National R&D Programs by International Energy Agency (2004)
"Hydrogen from biomass Thermo-chemical processes can also be applied to bio-resources such as agricultural residues and wastes or biomass specifically grown ..."

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