Diesel

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Definitions:

Noun

Diesel Rudolf Diesel Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel

Definition: German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913)

diesel diesel engine diesel motor

Definition: an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil

Definition: A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.

Verb

Definition: To ignite a substance by using the heat generated by compression