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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Biodiesel Biodiesel The term 'Biodiesel' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' A fuel typically made from soybean, canola, or other vegetable oils; animal fats; and recycled grease. It can serve as a substitute for petroleum-derived diesel or distillate fuel. For EIA reporting, it is a fuel composed of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats, designated B100, and meeting the requirements of ASTM (American Society for Testing materials) D 6751'. Previous 5 Terms: Bioaccumulation bioassay Bioassimilation Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) biodegradation Next 5 Terms: Biodiesel biodiversity biodiversity Biodiversity (or biological diversity) bioecology About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.