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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Metric tonne

Energy; Coal

A unit of weight equal to 2,204.6 pounds.

Independent system operator (ISO)

Energy; Coal

An independent, Federally regulated entity established to coordinate regional transmission in a non-discriminatory manner and ensure the safety and reliability of the electric system.

Indian coal lease

Energy; Coal

A lease granted to amining company to produce coal from Indian lands in exchange for royalties and other revenues; obtained by direct negotiation with Indian tribal authorities, but subject to ...

Metropolitan area

Energy; Coal

A geographic area that is a metropolitan statistical area or a consolidated metropolitan statistical area as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.

Microgroove

Energy; Coal

A small groove scribed into the surface of a solar photovoltaic cell which is filled with metal for contacts.

Indirect utility cost

Energy; Coal

A utility cost that may not be meaning fully identified with any particular DSM programme category. Indirect costs could be attributable to one of several accounting cost categories (i.e., ...