fueling
Filling the tank
Fueling is providing fuel or being provided with fuel.
A plane fuels up before takeoff.
Figuratively, fueling means stimulating or intensifying: Rumors were fueling the controversy.
Also spelled fuelling (British).
Motor vehicle fuel
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
- tankerVessel for liquid bulk
- stationFixed stopping point
fill-up · octane · unleaded · ethanol · kerosene · jet · aviation · bunker
Imparting renewed vitality
- drivingControlling a vehicle
- inspiringEvoking enthusiasm or drive
- motivatingPrompting someone to act
- empoweringGiving authority or confidence
boosting · stimulating · invigorating · activating · ambition · passion · determination · momentum
Starting combustion process
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- flameBurning gas made visible
- burningCombustion in progress
- fireCombustion with flames
oxygen · heat · burn · thermal · carbon · hydrocarbons · oxidation · exothermic
Energy transfer rate
- electricityEnergy from charged particles
- nuclearOf atomic energy
- solarOf the star
- windAir current outdoors
hydroelectric · geothermal · turbine · generator · grid · coal · natural gas · petroleum
Ingesting sustenance
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
energy · metabolism · glycogen · electrolytes · hydration · pre-workout · post-workout · supplements
petrol
Motor vehicle fuel
station · fill-up · octane · unleaded · ethanol · kerosene · jet · aviation · bunker · gauge
energizing
Imparting renewed vitality
- drivingControlling a vehicle
- inspiringEvoking enthusiasm or drive
- motivatingPrompting someone to act
empowering · boosting · stimulating · invigorating · activating · ambition · passion · determination · momentum · enthusiasm
ignition
Starting combustion process
fire · oxygen · heat · burn · thermal · carbon · hydrocarbons · oxidation · exothermic · calorific
power
Energy transfer rate
- electricityEnergy from charged particles
- nuclearOf atomic energy
- solarOf the star
wind · hydroelectric · geothermal · turbine · generator · grid · coal · natural gas · petroleum · oil
eating
Ingesting sustenance
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
glucose · energy · metabolism · glycogen · electrolytes · hydration · pre-workout · post-workout · supplements · sports drink
- car experiencesdriving, parking, commuting, car wash, road trip
- refueling actionspumping gas, filling up, topping off, charging, recharging
- naval dutiesanchor watch, battle stations, damage control, general quarters, guard duty
- ship operationsanchoring, berthing, docking, undocking, mooring
- ship preparationprovisioning, loading cargo, safety drills, route planning, engine check
- flight checkspreflight check, checklist, engine check, weather check, radio check
fuelingdepleting
Progressively using up
draining · emptying · exhausting · defueling · siphoning
fuelingextinguishing
Causing to stop burning
quenching · dampening · suppressing · smothering · stifling
- fueling stationsVehicle energy supply points