diesel
die·sel
noun \ˈdē-zəl, -səl\Definition of DIESEL
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: a vehicle driven by a diesel engine
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Examples of DIESEL
- Does your car take diesel or gasoline?
Origin of DIESEL
Rudolf Diesel
First Known Use: 1894
Other Automotive Terms
Die·sel
biographical name \ˈdē-zəl, -səl\Definition of DIESEL
Rudolf 1858–1913 Ger. mechanical engineer
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