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Unit Five Vocab

TermDefinition
Fuel Material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power.
Fossil fuel A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.
Hydrocarbon A compound of hydrogen and carbon, such as any of those which are the chief components of petroleum and natural gas.
Petroleum A liquid mixture of hydrocarbons that is present in certain rock strata and can be extracted and refined to produce fuels including gasoline, kerosene, and diesel oil; oil.
Refinery An industrial installation where a substance is refined.
Petrochemical A chemical obtained from petroleum and natural gas.
Solar Energy Radiant energy emitted by the sun.
Hydroelectric power A renewable source of energy that generates power by using a dam or diversion structure to alter the natural flow of a river or other body of water.
Biomass Fuel Energy generated or produced by living or once-living organisms.
Gasohol A blend of gasoline with at least 10% alcohol by volume, excluding alcohol made from petroleum, natural gas, or coal.
Geothermal Energy Heat that is generated within the Earth's core and mantel.
Nuclear Fission A nuclear reaction in which a heavy nucleus splits spontaneously or on impact with another particle, with the release of energy.
Reactor Vessel The container surrounding and protecting the core of a nuclear reactor.
Fuel Rod A rod-shaped fuel element in a nuclear reactor.
Control Rod A rod of a neutron-absorbing substance used to vary the output power of a nuclear reactor.
Efficiency The state or quality of being efficient.
Insulation Material used to insulate something, especially a building.
Energy Conservation The prevention of the wasteful use of energy, especially in order to ensure its continuing availability.
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