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fuel

[fyoo-uhl] / ˈfyu əl /




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For example, they can slowly push a spacecraft through long interplanetary journeys while consuming very little fuel.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Rather, he expects high oil prices to manifest into even higher prices for gasoline, jet fuel and other petroleum products.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Dry-van spot rates for the week ended June 5 were up about 52% year-over-year excluding fuel surcharges, according to a report from FTR Transportation Intelligence and Truckstop.com.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The fuel performed on par with conventional ionic liquid propellants typically used in electric propulsion systems.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Hot enough to melt the fuel rods and allow them to sink right through the bottom of the reactor.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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