Chemicals and Drugs

Fossil Fuels

Any combustible hydrocarbon deposit formed from the remains of prehistoric organisms. Examples are petroleum, coal, and natural gas.

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Abstract

Any combustible hydrocarbon deposit formed from the remains of prehistoric organisms. Examples are petroleum, coal, and natural gas.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Fossil Fuel
  • Fuel, Fossil
  • Fuels, Fossil

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, analysis, classification, economics, history, microbiology, parasitology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, toxicity, virology.

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History Note

82; was FUELS (Cat J heading only) 1966-81 (Prov 1966-67)

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  1. D20.345w
  2. N06.230w.132w.258w

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QV 633.5.F6

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Fossil Fuels. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005579. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005579
  2. Fossil Fuels. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fossil_fuel
  3. Fossil Fuels. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12748