fuel
- n a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
more fuel is needed during the winter months
they developed alternative fuels for aircraft - v provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
fuel aircraft, ships, and cars - v provide with fuel
- v take in fuel, as of a ship
The tanker fueled in Bahrain - v stimulate
fuel the debate on creationism
fuel-air explosive
- n a device consisting of a container of fuel and two explosive charges; the first charge bursts open the fuel container at a predetermined height and spreads the fuel in a cloud that mixes with atmospheric oxygen; the second charge detonates the cloud which creates an enormous blast wave and incinerates whatever is below