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bagasse

Pronunciation: [bəˈɡæs]

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Learn how to use bagasse in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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Farmers often use bagasse as a natural fertilizer for their crops.

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The factory didn't collect any bagasse this time, so there was a lot of waste.

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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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Pronunciation: [bəˈɡæs]

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