Definition of biodiesel
: a fuel that is similar to diesel fuel and is derived from usually vegetable sources (such as soybean oil)
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DaimlerChrysler is now condoning biodiesel blends of up to 20 percent in its vehicles.
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1981
First Known Use of biodiesel
1981
BIODIESEL Defined for Kids
biodiesel
noun
bio·die·sel
\ˌbī-ō-ˈdē-zəl, -səl\
Definition of biodiesel for Students
: a fuel that is similar to diesel fuel and is usually derived from plants
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