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Humic acid
A complex mixture of molecules produced by the decay of dead plant matter. It is a major...
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
A standardized method used to assess the environmental aspects and potential impacts of a...
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Additive
Chemical compound added to a fuel and lubricant to enhance its properties.
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Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
DNA, packaged in chromosomes, is a long molecule in the shape of a double helix. It contains all...
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Aerobic
Describes an organism or microorganism that requires — or has the ability to use — oxygen, which...
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The IAEA was set up in 1957 within the United Nations family. It works for the safe, secure and...
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Alkylation
Alkylation is one of the main reactions used in the petrochemical industry. It increases the...
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Upgrader
Type of refinery that upgrades heavy, high-sulfur (sour) crude oil into light, low-sulfur...
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Treating
Treating is all of the refining processes intended to remove unwanted compounds (contaminants)...
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Anaerobic
Describes an organism or microorganism that requires an environment without air and, by extension...