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   Fuel , n. [OF. fouail, fuail, or fouaille, fuaille, LL. focalium, focale, fr. L. focus hearth, fireplace, in LL., fire. See Focus.] [Formerly written also fewel.]
   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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   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, v. t.
   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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   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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