Re: Hydrogen IS fuel

On 2005-07-15, Don Lancaster <don@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> A fuel is a substance that is capable of adding NET energy to the
> on-the-books economy.

Well, that's not what Webster says:

1. Any matter used to produce heat by burning; that which
feeds fire; combustible matter used for fires, as wood,
coal, peat, etc.
1913 Webster

2. Anything that serves to feed or increase passion or
excitement.
1913 Webster

So, technically it is. You just have qualified the definition somewhat.

> Hyerogen does not even come remotely close.

Right, so why not just call it a really bad fuel?

Are you saying that the space shuttle makes it into orbit by the good
graces of God? What are they burning in them thar fuel tanks?

-Clint
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