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Science Notes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fuel | - Material gas, oil, or coal that is burned to produce heat or water |
| Fossil Fuel | - A natural fuel formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms |
| Hydrocarbon | - A compound of hydrogen and carbon |
| Petroleum | - A liquid mixture of hydrocarbons |
| Refinery | - An industrial installationwhere a substence is defined |
| Petrochemical | - A chemical obtained from petroleum and natural gas |
| Solar Energy | - Radiant energy founded by the sun |
| Hydroelectric Power | - A renewable source of energy that generates from rivers |
| Biomass Fuel | - Took from carbon based materials then contained in living organisms |
| Gasohol | - A mix of gasoline and ethyl alcohol |
| Geothermal Energy | - The heat produced deep in earths core |
| Nuclear Fission | - Occurs when a neutron slams into a larger atom |
| Reactor Vessel | - A coil wired in series between 2 point |
| Fuel Rods | - A rod shaped fuel element |
| Control Rod | - A rod of a Neutron absorbing object |
| Efficiency | - The ratio of useful work performed |
| Insulation | - The state of being insulated in a building or something like a building |
| Energy Conservation | - The prevention of the wasteful use of energy |
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