OEO Ontology

Overview / Open Energy Ontology / Class - chemical energy
Label: chemical energy

Definition:
Chemical energy is energy that is stored in the chemical bonds of a substance, which can be released by a chemical reaction.

Sub classes:
Definition:
Bioenergy is chemical energy that is stored in biofuels.

Definition:
Fossil energy is chemical energy that is stored in fossil combustion fuels and thus has a conventional origin.

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Definition:
Energy is a quality of material entities which manifests as a capacity to perform work (such as causing motion or the interaction of molecules)