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PETROLEUM BASED [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
CONT

Aviation fuel is a specialized type of petroleum-based fuel used to power aircraft. It is generally of a higher quality than fuels used in less critical applications such as heating or road transport, and often contains additives to reduce the risk of icing or explosion due to high temperatures, amongst other properties.

Key term(s)
  • petroleum based

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétroles bruts et dérivés
OBS

à base de pétrole : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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