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Definition fuel in British English

fuel noun

noun
/ˈfjuːəl/
1

a substance such as oil, gas, coal, or wood that produces heat or power when it is burned. Coal and wood are sometimes called solid fuel

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Drivers are being encouraged to save fuel.

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a shortage of food and fuel

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The stolen car was abandoned when it ran out of fuel.

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a car that runs on unleaded fuel

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1.2

used as fuel, or relating to fuel

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fuel oil

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fuel consumption

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fuel tank/pump/gauge

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2

something that someone can use to support their argument

Example

Their support gives fuel to the criticism that the government is moving to the right.

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Reports from Manila only added fuel to the controversy.

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Definition fuel in British English