defuelling

fu·el

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Definitions of defuelling word

noun defuelling combustible matter used to maintain fire, as coal, wood, oil, or gas, in order to create heat or power. 1
noun defuelling something that gives nourishment; food. 1
noun defuelling an energy source for engines, power plants, or reactors: Kerosene is used as jet engine fuel. 1
noun defuelling something that sustains or encourages; stimulant: Our discussion provided him with fuel for debate. 1
verb with object defuelling to supply with fuel. 1
verb without object defuelling to obtain or replenish fuel. 1

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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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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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