fuel (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːəl/
Definition
A substance such as coal, oil, or gas that is burned to produce heat or power.
Examples
The power station burns coal as its primary fuel.
We need to buy more fuel for the journey.
Natural gas is a cleaner fuel than oil.
How to Use fuel
- fuel for (prepositional phrase)
- The substance or thing that provides energy or motivation for something. — "Coal is the main fuel for the power plant."
- fuel up (phrasal verb)
- To fill a vehicle or container with fuel. — "We need to fuel up the car before we leave."
- fuel the... (collocation)
- To cause a particular emotion or situation to become stronger. — "The rumors fueled the debate."
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