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fuel
noun
verb
a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
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ˈfjuːəl
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noun
a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
“more fuel is needed during the winter months”
verb
stimulate
“fuel the debate on creationism”
verb
take in fuel, as of a ship
“The tanker fueled in Bahrain”
verb
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
“fuel aircraft, ships, and cars”
verb
provide with fuel
“Oil fires the furnace”
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more fuel is needed during the winter months
they developed alternative fuels for aircraft
fuel the debate on creationism
The tanker fueled in Bahrain
fuel aircraft, ships, and cars
Oil fires the furnace
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