: a heavy mineral oil used as fuel in diesel engines
Examples of diesel fuel in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebWhile plenty of light rail lines operate using electric power, almost all of the nation’s heavy rail lines run on diesel fuel.—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 12 Aug. 2024 Gasoline engines cannot easily combust diesel fuel, causing a clogged fuel system and engine failure, among other things, according to FireStone, an auto repair company.—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024 The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded around 5:15 p.m. near Rosedale and found the truck on its side leaking diesel fuel, the company said.—Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024 The handlers, which typically run on diesel fuel, are off-road vehicles with booms that can load and unload 75,000-pound containers onto trucks and trains, and then stack them in terminals.—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for diesel fuel
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