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diesel

/ˈdiːzəl/ /ˈdisəl/

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noun

Gazole, diesel

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. "

Le vieux camion de mon père fonctionne au gazole.

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noun

Véhicule diesel

A vehicle powered by a diesel engine.

Examples :

"My dad drives a diesel truck to work every day. "

Mon père conduit un véhicule diesel pour aller travailler tous les jours.

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noun

Un coureur avec une production d'énergie régulière

A rider who has an even energy output, without bursts of speed.

Examples :

"The diesel on the bicycle race team was known for his steady pace, never sprinting but always maintaining a consistent speed. "

Le coureur diesel de l'équipe cycliste était connu pour son rythme régulier, ne sprintant jamais mais maintenant toujours une vitesse constante.

sport energy vehicle

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noun

Diesel (boisson)

Snakebite and black (a drink).

Examples :

"My brother brought a bottle of diesel to the party, but it turned out to be a special black fruit juice, not snakebite. "

Mon frère a apporté une bouteille de Diesel à la fête, mais il s'est avéré que c'était un jus de fruits noir spécial, et non un Snakebite.

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noun

Diesel, un hybride de cannabis particulier

A particular cannabis hybrid.

Examples :

"My friend's cousin is growing a diesel strain of cannabis. "

Le cousin de mon ami cultive une variété de cannabis Diesel.

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verb

Allumer par compression

To ignite a substance by using the heat generated by compression

Examples :

"The mechanic had to diesel the engine to get it started. "

Le mécanicien a dû allumer le moteur par compression pour le démarrer.

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verb

Auto-allumage

Examples :

"The only reason the VW bug has a solenoid is to prevent it from dieseling."

La seule raison pour laquelle la Coccinelle VW a un solénoïde est de l'empêcher de faire de l'auto-allumage.

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