Petrol

Petrol

a naturally occurring, flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and other liquid organic compounds, that are found in geologic formations beneath the Earth's surface. A fossil fuel, it is formed when large quantities of dead organisms, usually zooplankton and algae, are buried underneath sedimentary rock and undergo intense heat and pressure.

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interchange transaction (electric)

Energy; Coal

An agreement to transfer energy from a seller to a buyer that crosses one or more Balancing Authority Area boundaries.

miscellaneous reserves

Energy; Coal

A supply source having not more than 50 billion cubic feet of dedicated recoverable salable reserves and that falls within the definition of Supply Source.

low-pressure sodium lamp

Energy; Coal

A type of lamp that produces light from sodium gas contained in a bulb operating at apartial pressure of 0.13 to 1.3 Pascal. The yellow light and large size make them applicable to lighting streets ...

intercity bus

Energy; Coal

A bus designed for high speed,long distance travel; equipped with front doors only, high backed seats,and usually restroom facilities.

mixed waste

Energy; Coal

Waste containing both radioactive and hazardous constituents.

lubricants

Energy; Coal

Substances used to reduce friction between bearing surfaces, or incorporated into other materials used as processing aids in the manufacture of other products, or used as carriers of other materials. ...