fuel
English → English
(energy source) combustible substance: material like coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
The rocket requires a massive amount of liquid fuel to reach Earth's orbit.
(English) The rocket requires a massive amount of liquid fuel to reach Earth's orbit.
Wood was the primary fuel used for heating homes before the invention of electricity.
(English) Wood was the primary fuel used for heating homes before the invention of electricity.
(metaphorical) to increase: to provide something that makes a situation or feeling stronger
The high unemployment rate served to fuel public anger against the government.
(English) The high unemployment rate served to fuel public anger against the government.
Rumors of a secret merger fueled speculation among investors on the stock market.
(English) Rumors of a secret merger fueled speculation among investors on the stock market.
Entry ID: en:en:fuel · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary