FUELS Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word fuels. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for FUELS
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| biomass | noun n | |||||
noun • plant materials and animal waste used as fuel • the total mass of living matter in a given unit area | ||||||
| coal | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period • a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering verb • burn to charcoal • supply with coal • take in coal | ||||||
| diesel | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil • German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913) | ||||||
| gas | noun n | |||||
noun • the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container • a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely • a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines • a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes verb • attack with gas; subject to gas fumes • show off | ||||||
| gasoline | noun n | |||||
noun • a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines | ||||||
| kerosene | noun n | |||||
noun • a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters | ||||||
| oil | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water • oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist • a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons • any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants verb • cover with oil, as if by rubbing • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||||
| petrol | noun n | |||||
noun • a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines | ||||||
| propane | noun n | |||||
noun • colorless gas found in natural gas and petroleum; used as a fuel | ||||||
| biofuel | noun n | |||||
noun • Any fuel that is obtained from a renewable biological resource, especially from biomass | ||||||
| natural gas | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes | ||||||
| fire | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the event of something burning (often destructive) • the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy • the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke • a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning • once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile • feelings of great warmth and intensity • fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking • a severe trial • intense adverse criticism verb • start firing a weapon • cause to go off • bake in a kiln so as to harden • terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position • go off or discharge • drive out or away by or as if by fire • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) • destroy by fire • provide with fuel • generate an electrical impulse • become ignited • start or maintain a fire in | ||||||