fuel
noun
combustible matter used to maintain fire, as coal, wood, oil, or gas, in order to create heat or power.
defuel
-
a word derived from
fuel.
Example Sentences
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“After close consultation with senior civilian and military leaders, I have decided to defuel and permanently close the Red Hill bulk fuel storage facility,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 7, 2022
Navy officials seemed aware of the distrust when they announced to members of Congress in January the Navy wouldn’t continue fighting Hawaii’s order to defuel the tanks.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 2, 2022
He said they posed “an imminent threat to human health and safety or the environment” and agreed with the governor’s order to defuel the tanks.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 3, 2022
Concurrent with inactivation, the ship will be defueled using the same proven techniques that have been used successfully to refuel and defuel over 350 Naval nuclear-powered warships.
From Time ● Jan. 7, 2013
That would allow workers to defuel the reactor.
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2011
