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bunker fuel

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of extremely viscous, heavy fuel oil primarily used by large oceangoing ships.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: chemistry, engineering, geography, geology, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, nautical, petrochemistry, petrology, physical-sciences, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bunker oil, bunker

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: fuel oil, oil, fuel

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