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   fu·el

   /ˈfyo͞o(ə)l/

   noun

   • 1. material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power: "one aircraft ran out of fuel and had to ditch" Similar power sourceheat sourcecombustiblepropellantpower sourceheat sourcecombustiblepropellant
   • ▪ short for nuclear fuel
   • ▪ food, drink, or drugs as a source of energy: "any protein intake can also be used as fuel" Similar nourishmentsustenancenutrimentnutritionfoodfodder
   • ▪ a thing that sustains or inflames passion, argument, or other emotion or activity: "the remuneration packages will add fuel to the debate about top-level rewards" Similar power sourceheat sourcecombustiblepropellant

   verb

   • 1. supply or power (an industrial plant, vehicle, or machine) with fuel: "the plan includes a hydroelectric plant to fuel a paper factory" Similar powerchargefirestoke upsupply with fuel
   • ▪ (of a person) eat a meal: "arrive straight from work and fuel up on the complimentary buffet"
   • 2. cause (a fire) to burn more intensely: "gasoline may have been used to fuel the fire"
   • ▪ sustain or inflame (a feeling or activity): "his private pain fuels his passion as an actor" Similar stimulateboostencourageintensifyfortifysupportnurtureinciteinflameexacerbateanimatevitalizefanfeedwhip upprovokegoadOpposite dampen

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French fouaille, based on Latin focus ‘hearth’ (in late Latin ‘fire’).

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fuelFuel Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFUEL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFUEL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FuelFuel - Wikipedia

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   A fuel is any material that can release energy or be used for work. Learn about the history of fuel use, the different types of fuels (solid, liquid, gaseous, chemical), and their applications and effects.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › fuelFuel - definition of fuel by The Free Dictionary

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   Fuel is a substance that produces useful energy when it undergoes a chemical or nuclear reaction. Learn about different types of fuel, such as coal, oil, gas, and uranium, and how they are used in various contexts.

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   Learn the meaning of fuel as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how fuel can refer to combustible matter, food, energy source, stimulant, or something that sustains or encourages.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fuelFuel - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of fuel. noun. a substance that can be consumed to produce energy. “more fuel is needed during the winter months” “they developed alternative fuels for aircraft” see more. verb. provide with fuel. synonyms: fire. see more. verb. take in fuel, as of a ship. “The tanker fueled in Bahrain” see more. verb.