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Synonyms of fuel
(Entry 1 of 2)
something with a usable capacity for doing work
- such nonrenewable fuels as coal, petroleum, and natural gas
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- kindling,
- propellant
- (also propellent)
fuel
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of fuel (Entry 2 of 2)
as in push, charge
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The first known use of fuel was in the 13th century
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