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Fossil Fuels

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

Year introduced: 1982

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Tree Number(s): D20.345, N06.230.132.258

MeSH Unique ID: D005579

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Fossil Fuel
Fuel, Fossil
Fuels, Fossil

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