el
masculine
/kombusˈtible/
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Translation
fuel
Word origin
From Latin combustibilis, from combustus, the past participle of comburere ('to burn up'). English 'combustible' and 'combustion' share the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- combustibilis
- English cognates
- combustible, combustion
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralcombustibles
Examples
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The car ran out of fuel on the motorway.
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The price of fuel has risen a lot this year.
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This plane uses a special, cleaner fuel.
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How much fuel does your motorbike use per month?
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Dry wood is a good fuel for the fireplace.
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