diesel
Translation
diesel, diesel fuel
Examples
My car runs on diesel.
My car runs on diesel.
He drives an old diesel.
He drives an old diesel.
Grammar Patterns
((diesel)) a type of fuel. My car runs on diesel.
((a diesel)) a vehicle with a diesel engine. He drives an old diesel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: diesel fuel, gas oil; Antonyms: gasoline, petrol
Etymology
Named after its inventor, Rudolf Diesel, whose engine used this specific type of fuel.
Memory Tips
Think of the powerful, rumbling sound of a 'diesel' truck or train engine.