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diesel

[dee-zuhl, -suhl] / ˈdi zəl, -səl /
NOUN
diesel engine
Synonyms


NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




Example Sentences

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It has absorbed recent increases in gasoline and diesel prices, keeping natural gas and electricity prices unchanged in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The average price of a litre of diesel this week was 178.5p compared to 183.8p last week.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The Tesla semi truck offers 40% to 70% fuel cost savings over diesel, benefiting from higher oil prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

It is also working to reduce the use of diesel generators, increase recycling and cut back on food waste at key sites.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

No sooner was it up than a diesel truck with air compressors pulled onto the bridge.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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