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diesel

nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/ɡɐˈzɔ.lju/ga·só·leo

Definition

1

A liquid fuel derived from petroleum, used in diesel engines and for heating.

Usage examples

The price of diesel has risen this week.
The boiler heats the house with diesel.

Common combinations

diesel fueldiesel enginediesel pumpdiesel tank