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engine  [en-juhn]
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: device that drives a machine
Synonyms: agent, apparatus, appliance, barrel, contrivance, cylinder, diesel, dynamo, fan, generator, horses, implement, instrument, means, mechanism, motor, piston, pot, power plant, power train, powerhouse, putt-putt, rubber band, tool, transformer, turbine, weapon, what's under the hood
Notes: engine is the more general term; motor is a special kind of engine
an engine is a machine that converts potential energy into kinetic energy to provide motive force in order to do work; a motor is a small engine or a similar device powered by electricity
Main Entry: diesel engine
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: engine heating diesel fuel by compression
Synonyms: compression-ignition engine, diesel, diesel motor
Main Entry: locomotive
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: machine moving vehicle
Synonyms: diesel, engine, iron horse
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  • Do not lose sight of battery life and cost of replacement vis-a-vis diesel engine which lasts almost infinitely.
  • It's not surprising that fuel-saving diesel cars are getting snapped up at wholesale auctions and at used-car dealer lots.
  • But some people may be surprised to learn diesel cars can be less polluting than hybrids.
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