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defueling

fu·el
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fyoo-uh l]
    • /ˈfyu əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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