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GLOSSARY of ENERGY TERMS

X

X–Ray: A type of electromagnetic radiation having low energy levels.

Xenon: A heavy gas used in specialized electric lamps.

Xyloid Coal: Brown coal or lignite mostly derived from wood.

Y

Year of Commercial Operation: The year in which the control of the loading of a generating unit is turned over to the system dispatcher.

Z

No entries for the letter Z.