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Combustion

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The burning of a fuel

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Fuel

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A substance that provides energy like heat and motion

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Fossil fuel

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Energy rich substance formed from the remains of organisms

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Hydrocarbon

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Chemical compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen atoms

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Petrodeum

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Another name for oil

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Oil

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Liquid fossil fuel

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Refinery

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A factory in which crude oil is heated and separated

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Petrochemical

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Compounds made from oil

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