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Diesel (Noun)

Meaning 1

German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Rudolf Diesel
  • Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel

Meaning 2

An internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The truck was equipped with a powerful diesel engine that could haul heavy loads up steep hills.
  • The diesel locomotive chugged along the tracks, its rhythmic chugging a familiar sound in the countryside.
  • Diesel fuel is more energy-dense than gasoline, making it a popular choice for long-haul trucking.
  • The farmer's old diesel tractor had been reliable for years, but was starting to show its age.
  • The diesel generator provided backup power to the hospital during the prolonged electricity outage.

Synonyms

  • Diesel Engine
  • Diesel Motor

Hypernyms

  • ICE
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