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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Long tonne

Energy; Coal

A unit that equals 20 long hundred weightor 2,240 pounds. Used mainly in England.

Intergovernmental panel on climate change (ipcc)

Energy; Coal

A panel established jointly in 1988 by the World Meteorological organisation and the United Nations Environment programme to assess the scientific information relating to climate change and to ...

Mole

Energy; Coal

The quantity of a compound or element that has a weight in grammes numerically equal to its molecular weight. Also referred to as "gram molecule" or "gram molecular weight."

Intercity bus

Energy; Coal

A bus designed for high speed,long distance travel; equipped with front doors only, high backed seats,and usually restroom facilities.

Load reduction request

Energy; Coal

The issuance of any public or private request to any customer or the general public to reduce the use of electricity for the reasons of maintaining the continuity of service of the reporting entity's ...

Interconnected system

Energy; Coal

A system consisting of two or more individual power systems normally operating with connecting tie lines.

Mobile home

Energy; Coal

A housing unit built on a movable chassis and moved to the site. It may be placed on a permanent or temporary foundation and may contain one room or more. If rooms are added to the structure, it is ...