diesel
Pronunciation: [ˈdiːzəl]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The truck runs on diesel, and it can carry a lot of heavy goods.
Example
The car didn't use diesel; it was running on gasoline instead.
Example
What kind of fuel does your bus use, diesel or gasoline?
Context: "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.
Example
The new bus has a diesel engine that helps it save fuel.
Example
This car has a petrol engine, not a diesel engine.
Example
Do you think a diesel engine is better than a regular one?
Context: "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.
Example
The diesel generator provides electricity during power outages.
Example
That electric car is not diesel; it runs on batteries.
Example
Is this a diesel-powered vehicle or a gasoline one?
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