coal-dependent

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/koʊl dɪˈpɛndənt/ · coal-de-pend-ent

Describing a system or economy that relies heavily on coal as a primary energy source.

Meanings

adjectivetechnical

Describing a system or economy that relies heavily on coal as a primary energy source.

ایسی نظام یا معیشت کا بیان جو کوئلے کو اہم توانائی کے منبع کے طور پر زیادہ انحصار کرتی ہے۔

کوئلے پر منحصر

koylay par munhasir

Synonyms

coal reliantcoal-basedcoal-centeredکوئلے کا محتاجکوئلے پر انحصار کرنے والاکوئلے کی بنیاد پر

Antonyms

renewablesustainableclean energyپائیدارتجدید پذیرصاف توانائی

Common Collocations

  • coal-dependent economy
  • coal-dependent industries
  • reduce coal dependence

Example Sentences

Many countries are seeking to transition away from coal-dependent energy sources.

بہت سے ممالک کوئلے پر منحصر توانائی کے ذرائع سے غیر جانبدار ہونے کی کوشش کر رہے ہیں۔

Bohat se mumalik koylay par munhasir tawanai ke zarayee se ghair janibdar hone ki koshish kar rahe hain.

The coal-dependent industry faces increasing pressure to reduce emissions.

کوئلے پر منحصر صنعت کو اخراج کم کرنے کے لیے بڑھتا ہوا دباؤ درپیش ہے۔

Koylay par munhasir san'at ko ikharaj kam karne kay liye barhta huwa dabao darpaesh hai.

Shifting from a coal-dependent infrastructure to renewable energy is a significant challenge.

کوئلے پر منحصر بنیادی ڈھانچے سے قابل تجدید توانائی کی طرف منتقلی ایک بڑا چیلنج ہے۔

Koylay par munhasir buniyadi dhaanchay se qabil tajdeed tawanai ki taraf muntakili ek bara challenge hai.

Easily Confused With

coalition:Coal-dependent refers to reliance on coal, whereas coalition refers to an alliance or partnership between groups.

Word Family

depend
verbمنحصر ہونا
dependency
nounانحصار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of COAL as a heavy weight, making it 'dependent' on traditional energy resources.

Picture a factory belching smoke from coal while struggling to move forward.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "coal + dependent" — a state of being reliant on coal as a source of energy

First known use: 20th century

The term 'coal-dependent' emerged in discussions surrounding energy policies and environmental issues, particularly in contexts where reliance on coal for energy was critiqued for its impact on climate change.