Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Diesel.
How to pronounce diesel:
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Diesel - as a noun
An internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diesel enginediesel motorHypernyms (Closely Related)
iceinternal-combustion engineHyponyms (Broadly Related)
German engineer (born in france) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rudolf christian karl dieselrudolf dieselDiesel - as a verb
To ignite a substance by using the heat generated by compression
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.
Example: "The only reason the vw bug has a solenoid is to prevent it from dieseling."
Example Sentences
"I filled up my car with diesel at the gas station."
"The diesel engine is more efficient than a gasoline engine."
"He drives a truck that runs on diesel."
"The smell of diesel was strong at the construction site."
"The diesel locomotive pulled a long line of freight cars."
Word Game Points
Is DIESEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, diesel is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DIESEL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is DIESEL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, diesel is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDIESEL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is DIESEL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, diesel is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDIESEL has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
