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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Their solid fuel relies on chemicals imported from China that Iran only possesses in limited quantities, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
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
The instant and great rise in temperature of the furnace, and the greater stability of the solid fuel used, are extraordinary.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 430, March 29, 1884 by Various
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