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Fuel \Fu"el\, n. [OF. fouail, fuail, or fouaille, fuaille, LL.
focalium, focale, fr. L. focus hearth, fireplace, in LL.,
fire. See {Focus}.] [Formerly written also {fewel.}]
1. Any matter used to produce heat by burning; that which
feeds fire; combustible matter used for fires, as wood,
coal, peat, etc.
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2. Anything that serves to feed or increase passion or
excitement.
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{Artificial fuel}, fuel consisting of small particles, as
coal dust, sawdust, etc., consolidated into lumps or
blocks.
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Fuel \Fu"el\, v. t.
1. To feed with fuel. [Obs.]
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Never, alas I the dreadful name,
That fuels the infernal flame. --Cowley.
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2. To store or furnish with fuel or firing. [Obs.]
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Well watered and well fueled. --Sir H.
Wotton.
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