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brown power

idiom
Meaning

The production of electricity made from conventional sources, such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.


Examples
SIMPLE

Many countries still rely on brown power for their electricity.

CONTEXTUAL

The government plans to reduce its dependence on brown power by investing more in wind and solar energy.

COMPLEX

While the transition to renewable energy remains a priority, the industrial sector continues to consume vast amounts of brown power to maintain current production levels.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    brown bag

    A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.

  2. 02

    brown bread

    Dead.

  3. 03

    brown noser

    One who brownnoses (flatters or humors somebody in an obsequious manner for personal gain); one who sucks up; a bootlicker, dickrider, ass-kisser, sycophant.

  4. 04

    brown study

    A melancholy mood accompanied by deep thought; a moody daydream.

  5. 05

    brown thumb

    A lack of skill at growing plants; a poor gardening skill.

  6. 06

    come to power

    To be installed in high office, for example as a king, president, or prime minister.

  7. 07

    grey power

    The collective political, economic, and social influence of senior citizens, especially when they are mobilized by a common interest.

  8. 08

    poor power

    Limited ability.

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