Fuels Meaning in English

word · lemma: fuel

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Definition

Substances like gasoline, coal, or wood that are burned to produce energy; also, things that keep something going.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used as a noun for energy sources; can also mean things that 'fuel' emotions or actions (like 'rumors fuel anger'). Typically plural when referring to types of energy. Common collocations include 'fossil fuels', 'alternative fuels', and 'fuels the debate' (figurative).

• Spanish: combustibles
• Portuguese (BR): combustíveis
• Portuguese (PT): combustíveis
• Chinese (Simplified): 燃料
• Chinese (Traditional): 燃料
• Hindi: ईंधन
• Arabic: الوقود
• Bengali: জ্বালানি - উৎসাহ (আবেগের জন্য, রূপক অর্থে)
• Russian: топливо - источник (переносное значение)
• Japanese: 燃料
• Vietnamese: nhiên liệu
• Korean: 연료
• Turkish: yakıt
• Urdu: ایندھن
• Indonesian: bahan bakar

Example Sentences

Cars use different types of fuels.

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Coal and oil are common fuels.

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Wood can also be used as fuel.

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Electric cars don’t need gas because they don’t use traditional fuels.

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Rising demand for clean fuels is shaping the future of energy.

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Social media often fuels rumors and misunderstandings online.

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