1. having had fuel removed; no longer containing fuel
Usage: technical

1. past tense and past participle of defuel; to remove fuel from (an aircraft, vehicle, or vessel)
Usage: technical; aviation/maritime

Examples

• The aircraft was defueled before being stored for the winter.
• After the emergency landing, the plane was immediately defueled as a safety precaution.
• The defueled tank was inspected for any remaining residue.
• All vehicles must be defueled before entering the maintenance facility.
• The ship was defueled in port to reduce weight during repairs.