Fuel Oil (Noun)
Meaning
A petroleum product used for fuel.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The heating system in the old house ran on fuel oil that had to be delivered periodically by a truck.
- In colder climates, many buildings still rely on fuel oil as a primary source of heat during the winter months.
- Fuel oil was a common fuel source for generators before the widespread adoption of natural gas.
- After a severe storm, many residents were left without power and had to rely on fuel oil generators for electricity.
- The new regulations aim to reduce emissions from fuel oil used in industrial settings by increasing efficiency standards.