Fuels Flashcards

1
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Fuel

A

substance that is used, usually combusted, that has energy stored in its bonds

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2
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Fossil Fuel

A

natural fuel that is formed in the earth from plant or animal remains

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3
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Coal

A

combustible fossil fuel formed by the partial decay of plant matter

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4
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Petrodiesel

A

liquid hydrocarbon fossil fuel obtained from crude oil

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5
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Natural gas

A

fossil fuel consisting largely of hydrocarbons

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6
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Non-renewable resource

A

resource that cannot be replenished as quickly as it is being consumed

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7
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Biofuel

A

fuel sourced from organic matter

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8
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Biogas

A

gaseous fuel produced by the anaerobic breakdown of organic matter

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9
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Bioethanol

A

fuel produced by the fermentation of glucose in organic matter

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10
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Biodiesel

A

fuel produced by the esterification of fats and oils in organic matter

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11
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Renewable resource

A

resource capable of being replenished by natural processes as quickly or faster than it is being consumed

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12
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Transesterification

A

reaction that produces biodiesel

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13
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Viscosity

A

resistance of a substance to flow

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14
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Hygroscopicity

A

ability to absorb water

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