noun
mineral fuel
Technical term for fuels derived from minerals, such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Used in scientific, industrial, and environmental contexts.
鉱物性燃料の使用は地球温暖化の一因とされている。
The use of mineral fuels is considered one cause of global warming.
化石燃料 (fossil fuel) is a more common term and refers specifically to fuels formed from ancient organic matter, while 鉱物性燃料 is a broader technical term that can include all mineral-based fuels.
Compound of 鉱物 (mineral), 性 (nature, property), and 燃料 (fuel). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term follows standard Sino-Japanese word formation patterns.