Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fyoo-uh l]
- /ˈfyu əl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fyoo-uh l]
- /ˈfyu əl/
Definitions of defueling word
- noun defueling combustible matter used to maintain fire, as coal, wood, oil, or gas, in order to create heat or power. 1
- noun defueling something that gives nourishment; food. 1
- noun defueling an energy source for engines, power plants, or reactors: Kerosene is used as jet engine fuel. 1
- noun defueling something that sustains or encourages; stimulant: Our discussion provided him with fuel for debate. 1
- verb with object defueling to supply with fuel. 1
- verb without object defueling to obtain or replenish fuel. 1
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Origin of defueling
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English fuel(le), feuel < Old French feuaile < Vulgar Latin *focālia, neuter plural of *focālis of the hearth, fuel. See focus, -al1
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Parts of speech for Defueling
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defueling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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