fuel dump

collocation in English

meaningsoffuelanddump

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fuel
noun
uk
/ˈfjuː.əl/us
/ˈfjuː.əl/
a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by ...
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dump
noun[C]
uk
/dʌmp/us
/dʌmp/
;
a place where people are allowed to leave ...
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(Definition offuelanddumpfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoffuel dump

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This population was more extensive than at thefueldumpand the animals appeared to be at higher densities.
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The amphipod was first only recorded in 1993 from a small area near thefueldumpon the isthmus.
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He also destroyed the enemy radio station as well as afueldump.
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After leaving the farthestfueldumpit travels 1/2 a unit further into the desert and then returns to the farthestfueldump.
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The investigation spent considerable time analyzing the events of thefueldumpin order to identify the likeliest source of the ignition.
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The dark circles of the tires are clearly visible when a 737 takes off, or is at low altitude. 737s are not equipped withfueldumpsystems.
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The original aircraft were too small to require them, and adding afueldumpsystem to the later, larger variants would have incurred a large weight penalty.
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The purpose of the destruction of bridges and fuel dumps is obviously to cut lines of supply and the line of retreat.
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However, the amount of fuel required and the number of fuel dumps both increase exponentially with the distance to be travelled.
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During the 1980s fuel dumps were created and adventurous travellers became interested in the history of the track and the challenge to drive it.
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No special preparation such as fuel dumps were made in advance and carefully prepared maps were lost overboard early in the flight.
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The inner set of pods also served a secondary role as fuel dumps for the fuel tanks.
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Stores and fuel dumps were round every corner.
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Fuel dumping operations are coordinated with air traffic control, and precautions are taken to keep other aircraft clear of such areas.
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