diesel
nounmasculine/ˈdi.zɛɫ/high
die·sel
Definition
Type of internal combustion engine in which fuel ignition occurs by compression of air; diesel fuel.
My old car has a diesel engine and is very fuel-efficient.
The price of diesel has risen considerably this month.
Common collocations
diesel enginediesel cardiesel fueldiesel vehicle
Etymology
Do antropónimo do inventor alemão Rudolf Diesel.