Dictionary
fu•el
Pronunciation: (fyOO'ul), [key]
—n., v., -eled, -el•ing or (esp. Brit.) -elled, -el•ling.
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n.
1. combustible matter used to maintain fire, as coal, wood, oil, or gas, in order to create heat or power.
2. something that gives nourishment; food.
3. an energy source for engines, power plants, or reactors:
Kerosene is used as jet engine fuel.
4. something that sustains or encourages; stimulant:
Our discussion provided him with fuel for debate.
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v.t.
to supply with fuel.
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v.i.
to obtain or replenish fuel.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
