fuel — a substance that is burned to provide heat or power
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a substance that is burned to provide heat or power
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfjuːəl/
Example Sentences
- My coffee addiction needs constant fuel - I mean caffeine!
- Renewable fuels are essential for environmental protection.
- His terrible jokes only fueled our desire to leave the party early.
fuel
NOUN[/ˈfjuːəl/]
a substance that is burned to provide heat or power
He pours fuel into the truck before the long desert drive.
FU (fire energy) + EL (element) — by adding the burning FU (fire) element (EL) into the engine, the machine received its fuel.
Carrying a heavy repair tool on his way back from school, he stopped by to check the engine fuel.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'feuaille', meaning 'firewood' or 'combustible material'. This term is connected to Latin 'focus' (hearth, fireplace), reflecting the fundamental concept of fire and combustion in its etymological core.
Breakdown
Old French 'feuaille' (firewood, fuel) → Middle English 'fuel', ultimately derived from Latin 'focus' (hearth, fire), the semantic root connecting combustible matter with the source of fire.
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📝Examples
“My coffee addiction needs constant fuel - I mean caffeine!”
“Renewable fuels are essential for environmental protection.”
“His terrible jokes only fueled our desire to leave the party early.”
“The rocket requires liquid fuel for launch.”
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