fuel-based
|fu/el-based|
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/ˈfjuːəl beɪst/
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/ˈfjʊəl beɪst/
reliant on fuel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fuel-based' originates from the combination of 'fuel' and 'based', where 'fuel' comes from Old French 'fouaille', meaning 'firewood', and 'based' comes from the word 'base', meaning 'foundation'.
Historical Evolution
'fuel' changed from the Old French word 'fouaille' and eventually became the modern English word 'fuel'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'fuel' meant 'firewood', but over time it evolved to mean any material that can be burned to produce energy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from fuel, especially fossil fuels.
The fuel-based economy is facing challenges due to environmental concerns.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 20:24