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flow rate: rate, expressed in gallons or liters, at which a fluid escapes from a hole or fissure.
fluorescent light: type of light source that has a longer life and uses less electricity than incandescent lights.
fossil fuel: fuel derived from ancient organic remains; e.g. peat, coal, crude oil and natural gas.
forest: trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area.
fsc: strictest of the forest harvesting certification processes that were established in the 1990's.
fuel efficiency: proportion of energy released by fuel combustion that's converted into useful energy.
