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Science fosil fuels
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6th Grade
04/25/2012

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Term
fuel
Definition
A substance that provides energy as the result of a chemical change.
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energy transformation
Definition
A change from one form of energy to another.
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combustion
Definition
The process of burning a fuel.
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fossil fuel
Definition
An energy-rich substance (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) formed from the remains of organisms.
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hydrocarbon
Definition
An energy-rich chemical compound that contains carbon and hydrogen atoms.
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petroleum
Definition
Liquid fossil fuel; oil.
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refinery
Definition
A factory in which crude oil is heated and separated into fuels and other products.
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petrochemical
Definition
A compound made from oil.
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