energy source

Definitions

A natural resource or physical system that can be converted into a usable form of power, such as electricity or heat.

A substance or phenomenon, such as coal, wind, or nuclear fuel, used to generate power for industrial, mechanical, or domestic purposes.

Examples

Solar power is becoming a increasingly popular renewable energy source for residential homes.

Scientists are researching fusion as a potential clean energy source for the future.

Coal has been a primary energy source for industrial manufacturing for over a century.

Synonyms

power source fuel source energy supply power supply energy resource power generator energy provider

Antonyms

energy sink energy drain power consumer energy load power dissipator energy waste power sink