First Known Use: 1894
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diesel
noun die·sel \ˈdē-zəl, -səl\
: a vehicle (such as a truck or bus) that has a diesel engine
Full Definition of DIESEL
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: a vehicle driven by a diesel engine
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Origin of DIESEL
Rudolf Diesel
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Diesel
biographical name Die·sel \ˈdē-zəl, -səl\
Definition of DIESEL
Rudolf 1858–1913 Ger. mechanical engineer
DIESEL Defined for Kids
diesel
noun die·sel \ˈdē-zəl, -səl\
Definition of DIESEL for Kids
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: a vehicle that has a diesel engine
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