Meaning & use
diesel
A heavy petroleum fuel burned in engines that ignite it through compression rather than a spark.
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The truck's diesel engine rumbled loudly as it climbed the hill.
Fuel prices for diesel rose sharply during the winter months.
A note on using this word
Diesel is named after Rudolf Diesel, who invented the compression-ignition engine that burns this fuel.
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