No. 1,794 in Swedish

fossila

"Fossila" in English means "fossil."

In a sentence

Fossila bränslen är en ändlig resurs.
Fossil fuels are a finite resource.
Here, 'fossila' is used as an adjective describing 'bränslen' (fuels), indicating that the fuels are derived from fossils.
Man kan hitta fossila rester i gamla berglager.
One can find fossil remains in ancient rock layers.
In this sentence, 'fossila' modifies the noun 'rester' (remains), showing that the remains are related to fossils.
Den fossila tekniken är mindre hållbar än alternativa lösningar.
The fossil-based technology is less sustainable than alternative solutions.
Here, 'fossila' is describing 'tekniken' (technology), referring to technology based on fossil-based processes.

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