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chemical fuel
A substance that requires an oxidizer in order to achieve combustion and develop thrust. Chemical fuels include those used by liquid-propellant rocket engines and solid-propellant rocket motors, jets, and internal-combustion engines. They contrast with nuclear fuel.
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