diesel

¹ American  

[dee-zuhl, -suhl] / ˈdi zəl, -səl /

Or Diesel

adjective

1. noting a machine or vehicle powered by a diesel engine.

   diesel locomotive.

2. of or relating to a diesel engine.

   diesel fuel.

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noun

1. diesel engine.

2. a vehicle powered by a diesel engine.

3. diesel fuel.

Diesel ² American  

[dee-zuhl, -suhl] / ˈdi zəl, -səl /

noun

1. Rudolf 1858–1913, German automotive engineer.

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diesel ¹ British  

/ ˈdiːzəl /

noun

1. See diesel engine

2. a ship, locomotive, lorry, etc, driven by a diesel engine

3. informal short for diesel oil

4. slang any cola drink

   spook and diesel

5. See suck

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Diesel ² British  

/ ˈdiːzəl /

noun

1. Rudolf (ˈruːdɔlf). 1858–1913, German engineer, who invented the diesel engine (1892)

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Etymology

Origin of diesel

After R. Diesel, the engine's inventor

Example Sentences

“The biggest problem today is the lack of jet fuel and diesel … and we are seeing it already in Asia,” Birol said, adding that this will probably become a challenge in Europe by May.

From MarketWatch

Speaking on Wednesday, Anthony Albanese said the conflict had driven the biggest spike in petrol and diesel prices in history, and households were already feeling the strain.

From BBC

The increase in margins was much greater for diesel fuel than for petrol.

From Barron's

That actually matters more for the economy and is expected to boost inflation significantly, since diesel is heavily used in transportation, agriculture, and industrial equipment operations.

From Barron's

Rising diesel prices stemming from the conflict poses an elevated risk to Tidlor as its truck title loan exposure accounts for 16% of total loans, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal

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