fuel

Definitions of fuel
  1. noun
    a petroleum product used for fuel
    synonyms: fuel-oil
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    type of:
    carburante, combustible
    a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
    aceite
    a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
  2. noun
    a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
    synonyms: keroseno, queroseno
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    type of:
    carburante, combustible
    a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
    hidrocarburo
    an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen
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