diesel

[ˈdiːzəl]

diesel Definition

• 1. a heavy petroleum fraction used as fuel in diesel engines
• 2. an 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

• diesel fuel

  a liquid fuel used in diesel engines

  Example

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

• diesel engine

  an internal combustion engine that uses diesel fuel

  Example

  The ship is powered by a diesel engine.

• diesel locomotive

  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.