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Pronunciation / Transliteration: dīzal
"बहुत से वाहन डीज़ल पर चलते हैं।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of fuel derived from crude oil, used primarily in diesel engines.
"Many trucks and buses run on diesel fuel due to its efficiency." - 2
A specific blend of hydrocarbons that is heavier than gasoline and used in compression-ignition engines.
"The price of diesel fuel has increased significantly over the past year."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'diesel' originates from the name of German engineer Rudolf Diesel, who developed the diesel engine in the late 19th century. The word 'fuel' comes from the Latin 'focalis', meaning 'of the hearth', reflecting its use as a source of energy.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Diesel Fuel" is said worldwide
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diesel
Transliteration: diesel
"Les camions utilisent souvent du diesel."
Diesel
Transliteration: Diesel
"Die Lkw fahren mit Diesel."
diesel
Transliteration: diesel
"Molti veicoli usano il diesel."
diésel
Transliteration: diésel
"Los autobuses funcionan con diésel."
diesel
Transliteration: diesel
"Os caminhões usam diesel."
डीज़ल
Transliteration: dīzal
"बहुत से वाहन डीज़ल पर चलते हैं।"
柴油
Transliteration: chái yóu
"许多卡车使用柴油。"
디젤
Transliteration: dijel
"많은 트럭이 디젤을 사용합니다."
ディーゼル
Transliteration: dīzeru
"多くのトラックはディーゼルを使用しています。"
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