solid fuel
Britishnoun
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a domestic or industrial fuel, such as coal or coke, that is a solid rather than an oil or gas
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Also called: solid propellant. a rocket fuel that is a solid rather than a liquid or a gas
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Anchoring Subaru’s SUV lineup, the all-wheel drive, subcompact 2026 Subaru Crosstrek combines a go-anywhere attitude with solid fuel economy and adventurous flair.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025
The missile, code-named Skyfall by Nato, is thought to be powered by a nuclear reactor, which is supposed to activate after solid fuel rocket boosters have launched it into the air.
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025
During the first three minutes, three solid fuel rocket motors power the missile’s flight.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025
Advocates claim that using liquid fuel, instead of the solid fuel now used in all nuclear power plants, would be a more efficient way to produce electricity and heat for industrial uses.
From Scientific American • Oct. 20, 2023
Here was the substantial fact, feeding the flame of national pride with solid fuel.
From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) by Morley, John
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