bagasse
Pronunciation: [bəˈɡæs]
Word
Context: "agriculture"
(noun) the leftover fibrous material from sugarcane after the juice has been extracted. It’s like the part of the plant that is left over after you squeeze out the sweet juice and can be used to make things like paper or animal feed.
Example
Farmers often use bagasse as a natural fertilizer for their crops.
Example
The factory didn't collect any bagasse this time, so there was a lot of waste.
Example
What do people do with bagasse after making sugar?
Context: "energy production"
(noun) the same fibrous residue that can also be burned to create energy. After the sugar is gone, it can be used as fuel to help generate electricity for homes.
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Many energy plants use bagasse to produce electricity in a sustainable way.
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Without bagasse, the facility will struggle to generate enough energy.
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How does burning bagasse help produce energy?
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