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Biofuel
A Biofuel is a type of fuel whose energy is derived from biological carbon fixation. Biofuels include fuels derived from biomass conversion, as well as solid biomass, liquid fuels and various biogases.
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Flexible-fuel vehicle (or flex-fuel vehicle)
Biotechnology; Biofuel
A vehicle that can run alternately on two or more sources of fuel. This includes cars capable of running on gasoline and gasoline/ethanol mixtures, as well as cars that can run on both gasoline and ...
Fischer-tropsch process
Biotechnology; Biofuel
Method of producing liquid fuels, usually diesel fuel, from natural gas or synthetic gas from gasified coal or biomass
Knock
Biotechnology; Biofuel
Engine sound that results from ignition of the compressed fuel-air mixture prior to the optimal moment
Lignin
Biotechnology; Biofuel
Energy-rich material contained in biomass that can be used for boiler fuel
Wood alcohol
Biotechnology; Biofuel
Alcohol containing one carbon atom per molecule, generally made from natural gas, with about half the energy density of gasoline.
