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diesel

/ˈdiːzəl/ /ˈdisəl/

Meanings
noun
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.

Examples :

"My dad's old truck runs on diesel fuel. "
fuel substance energy vehicle machine technical industry
verb
For a spark-ignition internal combustion engine to continue running after the electrical current to the spark plugs has been turned off. This occurs when there's enough heat in the combustion chamber to ignite the air and fuel mixture without a spark, the same way that heat and pressure cause ignition in a diesel engine.

Examples :

"The only reason the VW bug has a solenoid is to prevent it from dieseling."
technical technology machine vehicle energy fuel science physics industry

Related Words

Illustration compressed

compressed verb

/kəmˈpɹɛst/

To make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume.

"The force required to compress a spring varies linearly with the displacement."

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration maintaining

maintaining verb

/meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher is maintaining discipline in the classroom by reminding students of the rules. "

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consistent noun

/kənˈsɪstənt/

(in the plural) Objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.

"The consistent of the student's grades showed a steady improvement throughout the year. "

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generated verb

/ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪd/ /ˈdʒɛnəreɪtəd/

To bring into being; give rise to.

"The discussion generated an uproar."

Illustration petroleum

petroleum noun

/pəˈtɹoʊliəm/

A flammable liquid ranging in color from clear to very dark brown and black, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons, occurring naturally in deposits under the Earth's surface

"The factory used petroleum to fuel its machinery. "

Illustration sprinting

sprinting verb

/ˈsprɪntɪŋ/

To run, cycle, etc. at top speed for a short period,

"The athlete was sprinting towards the finish line in the race. "

Illustration electrical

electrical noun

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/

An electrical engineer.

"My brother is a talented electrical. "

Illustration combustion

combustion noun

/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/

The act or process of burning.

"The combustion of wood in the fireplace kept the room warm. "

Illustration snakebite

snakebite noun

/ˈsneɪkbaɪt/

The bite of a snake.

"The doctor treated the farmer for a snakebite on his leg. "

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compression noun

/kɒm.pɹɛʃ.ən/

An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.

"The compression of the trash in the bin allowed us to fit more in. "