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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load-serving entity (electric)

Energy; Coal

Secures energy and transmission service (and related Interconnect Operations Services) to serve the electrical demand and energy requirements of its end-use customers.

instantaneous water heater

Energy; Coal

Also called a "tankless" or "point-of-use" water heater. The water is heated at the point of use as it is needed.

milling

Energy; Coal

The grinding or crushing of ore, concentration, and other benefication, including the removal of valueless or harmful constituents and preparation for market.

local distribution company (LDC)

Energy; Coal

A legal entity engaged primarily in the retail sale and/or delivery of natural gas through a distribution system that includes main lines (that is, pipelines designedto carry large volumes of gas, ...

institutional living quarters

Energy; Coal

Space provided by a business or organization for long-term housing of individuals whose reason for shared residence is their association with the business ororganization. Such quarters commonly have ...