Fuels
Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːəl/
Fuels (noun)
- material like gas or oil used to make energy or power machines
- something that makes a situation or feeling stronger or more intense
Examples
- Coal is a common fuel for power plants.
- Wood can be used as fuel for a fireplace.
Common collocations: fossil fuel, fuel consumption, fuel efficiency, fuel for thought, fuel the debate
Fuels (verb)
- to provide a machine or vehicle with energy to make it work
- to make a feeling or situation stronger or more intense
Examples
- They fuel the generator with diesel.
- Solar panels fuel the house with clean energy.