1. diesel - Noun
2. diesel - Verb
an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil
German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913)
Source: WordNetA 2.2-liter diesel engine is also part of the powertrain lineup, but don't expect the engine in the US. Source: Internet
56% of Madagascar's power is provided by hydroelectric power plants with the remaining 44% provided by diesel engine generators. citation Mobile telephone and internet access are widespread in urban areas but remain limited in rural parts of the island. Source: Internet
According to Gruver, Max was forced to drink nearly 32 ounces of diesel in the span of two hours. Source: Internet
A characteristic of most trunk pistons, particularly for diesel engines, is that they have a groove for an oil ring below the gudgeon pin, in addition to the rings between the gudgeon pin and crown. Source: Internet
About 14,000 trucks go through the adjoined port complex each day, most of them fueled with polluting diesel. Source: Internet
A clean-up operation was launched this week after diesel leaked from a ship at Mowi’s fish feed plant in south Skye. Source: Internet