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Diesel

die·sel

UK/ˈdiːzəl/ US/ˈdisəl/ fairly common slang uk

noun

1.
2.

an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil

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Origin

From German Diesel, named after inventor Rudolf Diesel, who developed a heavy-duty engine in Germany (1892-1897) and perfected it throughout his life.

Phrases

  • diesel dyke
  • diesel engine
  • diesel exhaust
  • diesel exhaust fluid
  • diesel generator
  • diesel knock
  • diesel laundering
  • diesel loco
  • diesel locomotive
  • diesel multiple unit
  • diesel particulate filter
  • diesel therapy

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