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straight vegetable oil (SVO)

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Any vegetable oil that has not been optimized through the process of transesterification. Using this type of veggie oil in your diesel automobile requires an engine modification ...

transesterification

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Chemical process that transforms raw vegetable oil into biodiesel by separating out glycerin, which is used in soaps and other products

viscosity

Biotechnology; Biofuel

The ability of a liquid to flow. The higher the viscosity, the slower the liquid flows.

waste vegetable oil (WVO)

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Grease from the nearest fryer which is filtered ('cuz chunks of potatoes and fish don't so much lube the chambers) and used in modified diesel engines, or converted to biodiesel ...

alcohol

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Colorless volatile liquid created through the fermentation of sugars or starches

aromatics

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Petroleum-based chemical compounds blended with gasoline to improve octane – principally benzene, toluene, and xylene

bagasse

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Sugar cane waste