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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Reasonably assured resources (rar)

Energy; Coal

The uranium that occurs in known mineral deposits of such size, grade, and configuration that it could be recovered within the given production cost ranges, with currently proven mining and ...

Split system

Energy; Coal

When applied to electric air-conditioning equipment, it means a two-part system--an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The indoor unit is an evaporator coil mounted in the indoor circulating air ...

Uranium mill

Energy; Coal

A plant where uranium is separated from ore taken from mines.

Other supply contracts

Energy; Coal

Any contracted gas supply other than owned reserves, producer-contracted reserves, and interstate pipeline purchases that are used for acts and services for which the company has received certificate ...

Rebate programme

Energy; Coal

A utility company-sponsored conservation programme whereby the utility company returns a portion of the purchase price cost when a more energy-efficient refrigerator, water heater, air conditioner, ...

Special purpose rate schedule

Energy; Coal

An electric rate schedule limited in its application to some particular purpose or process within one, or more than one, type of industry or business.