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Fossil Fuels
Medical Definition: | Any hydrocarbon deposit that may be used for fuel. Examples are petroleum, coal, and natural gas. |
Also Called: | Gas, Natural |
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Coal - A natural fuel formed by partial decomposition of vegetable matter under certain environmental conditions. |
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Petroleum - Naturally occurring complex liquid hydrocarbons which, after distillation, yield combustible fuels, petrochemicals, and lubricants. |
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