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diesel

[ˈdiːzəl]

diesel Definition

  • 1a heavy petroleum fraction used as fuel in diesel engines
  • 2an internal combustion engine in which heat produced by the compression of air in the cylinder is used to ignite the fuel

Using diesel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "diesel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The truck runs on diesel.

  • Example

    Diesel engines are more fuel-efficient than gasoline engines.

  • Example

    The diesel generator provides backup power for the building.

diesel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for diesel

  • fuel oil
  • gas oil
  • diesel oil

Phrases with diesel

  • a liquid fuel used in diesel engines

    Example

    The diesel fuel is stored in a tank behind the building.

  • an internal combustion engine that uses diesel fuel

    Example

    The ship is powered by a diesel engine.

  • a locomotive powered by a diesel engine

    Example

    The train was pulled by a diesel locomotive.

Origins of diesel

named after Rudolf Diesel, a German engineer who invented the diesel engine

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Summary: diesel in Brief

'Diesel' [ˈdiːzəl] refers to a heavy petroleum fraction used as fuel in diesel engines or an internal combustion engine that uses diesel fuel. It is a more fuel-efficient alternative to gasoline engines and is commonly used in trucks, generators, ships, and locomotives.