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diesel

Pronunciación: [ˈdiːzəl]

Palabra

Contexto: «transportation»

(noun) a type of fuel made from oil that's used to power cars, trucks, and machines. It's what helps big vehicles move on the road.

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The truck runs on diesel, and it can carry a lot of heavy goods.

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The car didn't use diesel; it was running on gasoline instead.

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What kind of fuel does your bus use, diesel or gasoline?

Contexto: «engine»

(noun) an engine that uses diesel fuel to work. This kind of engine is often found in large vehicles and is known for being powerful and efficient.

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The new bus has a diesel engine that helps it save fuel.

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This car has a petrol engine, not a diesel engine.

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Do you think a diesel engine is better than a regular one?

Contexto: «fuel type»

(adjective) describing something that runs on or is related to diesel fuel. If a vehicle or a machine uses diesel, we say it's diesel-powered.

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The diesel generator provides electricity during power outages.

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That electric car is not diesel; it runs on batteries.

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Is this a diesel-powered vehicle or a gasoline one?

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