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solid fuel

Solid material that can be burnt to release energy

Instance of: type of fuel
Subclass of: fuel
, flammable solid

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Solid fuel refers to various forms of solid material that can be burnt to release energy, providing heat and light through the process of combustion. Solid fuels can be contrasted with liquid fuels and gaseous fuels. Common examples of solid fuels include wood, charcoal, peat, coal, hexamine fuel tablets, dry dung, wood pellets, corn, wheat, rice, rye, and other grains. Solid fuels are extensively used in rocketry as solid propellants. Solid fuels have been used throughout human history to create fire and solid fuel is still in widespread use throughout the world in the present day.

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Different from: flammable solid
Used by: solid fuel boiler
Partially coincident with: flammable solid
Opposite of: liquid fuel

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