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Methyl tert-butyl ether
MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether) is a chemical compound that is manufactured by the chemical reaction of methanol and isobutylene. MTBE is produced in very large quantities (more than 200,000 ... > more -
Hydroelectricity
Hydroelectricity is electricity obtained from hydropower. Most hydroelectric power comes from the potential energy of dammed water driving a water turbine and generator. Less common variations make ... > more -
Battery (electricity)
In science and technology, a battery is a device that stores chemical energy and makes it available in an electrical form. It consists of one or more voltaic cells, each of which is composed of two ... > more -
Natural gas
Natural gas, commonly referred to as gas, is a gaseous fossil fuel consisting primarily of methane. It is found in oil fields and natural gas fields, as well as—in smaller quantities—in ... > more -
Boiling point
The boiling point of a substance is the temperature at which it can change its state from a liquid to a gas throughout the bulk of the liquid. A liquid may change to a gas at temperatures below the ... > more -
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Solar panel
Solar panels are devices for capturing the energy in sunlight. The term solar panel can be applied to either solar hot water panels (usually used for providing domestic hot water) or solar ... > more -
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Future energy development
Energy development is the ongoing effort to provide abundant and accessible energy, through knowledge, skills and constructions. When harnessing energy from primary energy sources and converting them ... > more -
List of elements by name
This is a list of chemical elements, sorted by name and color coded according to type of ... > more
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