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fuel
[fyoo-uhl]
noun
combustible matter used to maintain fire, as coal, wood, oil, or gas, in order to create heat or power.
something that gives nourishment; food.
an energy source for engines, power plants, or reactors.
Kerosene is used as jet engine fuel.
something that sustains or encourages; stimulant.
Our discussion provided him with fuel for debate.
Synonyms: , , ,
verb (used with object)
to supply with fuel.
verb (used without object)
to obtain or replenish fuel.
fuel
/ ʊə /
noun
any substance burned as a source of heat or power, such as coal or petrol
the material, containing a fissile substance, such as uranium-235, that produces energy in a nuclear reactor
a substance that releases energy in a fusion reactor
something that nourishes or builds up emotion, action, etc
verb
to supply with or receive fuel
fuel
A substance that produces useful energy when it undergoes a chemical or nuclear reaction. Fuel such as coal, wood, oil, or gas provides energy when burned. Compounds in the body such as glucose are broken down into simpler compounds to provide energy for metabolic processes. Some radioactive substances, such as plutonium and tritium, provide energy by undergoing nuclear fission or fusion.
Other 51Թ Forms
- fueler noun
- defuel verb (used with object)
- nonfuel adjective
- unfueled adjective
- well-fueled adjective
- ˈڳܱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fuel1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
As many focus on life "beyond oil", it's a stark reminder that it's still the vital fuel for the world economy.
A rise in the cost of oil pushes up petrol and diesel prices and can fuel inflation more broadly.
Pressure to regulate AI, fueled by apocalyptic prophecy and long-held animosity of tech giants like billionaire Elon Musk, is building within MAGA, and it might be enough to get something done in Congress.
However, Mr Grossi said there is "no indication of a physical attack on the underground cascade hall containing part of the pilot fuel enrichment plant and the main fuel enrichment plant".
This feud is the "perfect storm as it's built to go viral", and social media doesn't just fuel speculation, it manufactures and rewards it, he says.
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