fuel in English: Something you burn to make heat or power, like petrol, gas, or wood. (noun)

Translation

Something you burn to make heat or power, like petrol, gas, or wood.

Word origin

From Old French feuaile, material for a fire, which goes back to Latin focus, a hearth or fireplace.

Gender

Pluralfuels

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"Fuel" is what the engines burn to make power.

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A common phrase in cars; there is not much fuel left in the tank.

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Anything you burn for heat can be called a "fuel".

gas

Something like air, which is not solid and not liquid. Gas is often burned to cook food or to heat a house.

fire

The hot, bright flames that burn when something is on fire and give heat and light.

oil

A thick liquid that does not mix with water. Some kinds are used for cooking, and some come from under the ground and are burned as fuel.

energy

The power to work, move, or be active.

car

A road vehicle with four wheels and an engine that carries a small number of people.

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