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High gas prices are eating away at consumer's disposal income and could lead to a further economic downturn, especially for those whose livelihood depend on gasoline and diesel fuel.
Major Owens

Meaning of "diesel" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DIESEL

diesel  [ˈdiːzəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIESEL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Diesel is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DIESEL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of diesel in the English dictionary

The definition of diesel in the dictionary is a ship, locomotive, lorry, etc, driven by a diesel engine. Other definition of diesel is any cola drink.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIESEL


Basel
ˈbɑːzəl
biodiesel
ˈbaɪəʊˌdiːzəl
causal
ˈkɔːzəl
deasil
ˈdiːzəl
easel
ˈiːzəl
kursaal
ˈkɜːzəl
measle
ˈmiːzəl
menopausal
ˌmenəˈpɔːzəl
mesel
ˈmiːzəl
Mosel
ˈmoːzəl
perusal
pəˈruːzəl
postmenopausal
ˌpəʊstmɛnəʊˈpɔːzəl
refusal
rɪˈfjuːzəl
teasel
ˈtiːzəl
teazel
ˈtiːzəl
teazle
ˈtiːzəl
weasel
ˈwiːzəl
wheezle
ˈhwiːzəl
Wiesel
ˈviːzəl
wurzel
ˈwɜːzəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIESEL

dies non
dies non juridicus
diesel cycle
diesel engine
diesel fuel
diesel motor
diesel oil
diesel train
diesel-electric
diesel-hydraulic
dieseling
dieselisation
dieselization
dieselize
dieses
diesis
diester
diestock
diestrus

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIESEL

axis of diesel
blood vessel
Brussel
carousel
carrousel
Cassel
chisel
counsel
damsel
hansel
IJssel
Kassel
Overijssel
russel
sel
sucking diesel
tassel
tinsel
Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel
vessel

Synonyms and antonyms of diesel in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «diesel» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIESEL

Find out the translation of diesel to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of diesel from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «diesel» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

柴油机驱动的车辆
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gasóleo
570 millions of speakers

English

diesel
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डीजल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وَقُودُ الدِيزِيل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дизельное топливо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

diesel
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডিজেল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

diesel
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Diesel
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Diesel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ディーゼルエンジン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

디젤기관
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Diesel
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dầu diesel
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டீசல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डिझेल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dizel
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diesel
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

diesel
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

паливо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

motorină
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ντίζελ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

diesel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

diesel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

diesel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of diesel

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIESEL»

The term «diesel» is very widely used and occupies the 3.136 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIESEL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about diesel

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10 QUOTES WITH «DIESEL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word diesel.
1
John Perry Barlow
If you have the 'Total Information Awareness' project working, it might be relatively easy to find everyone who had bought more than a ton of fertilizer and 500 gallons of diesel in the last year, which would be a great way of spotting potential Tim McVeighs - but it would also spot half the farmers and ranchers in America.
2
Ronald Biggs
I was involved in the robbery for a purpose, and that was because I knew somebody who could drive a diesel train. I was responsible to take along this old guy who could drive the train.
3
Steve Buyer
I strongly support the Bush Administration's clean diesel rules, which will reduce air pollution from diesel engines by more than 90 percent, and reduce the sulfur content of diesel fuel by more than 95 percent.
4
Daryl Hannah
Most people are really stunned to find out that the technology has been around for more than 100 years, and that the diesel engine was in fact invented to run on vegetable oil.
5
Dean Kamen
Clearly, there are many places where diesel is king or gas-turbine is king, or IC engines will win, but there are many places in the world where, as we've seen, they just won't do the job. The modern version of the Stirling engine has some very, very attractive characteristics, and we're trying to optimize it for some of those applications.
6
Jason McCoy
I'm a cowboy. I wear a hat. I drive a 4x4 Silverado diesel truck. I've got a farm.
7
Major Owens
High gas prices are eating away at consumer's disposal income and could lead to a further economic downturn, especially for those whose livelihood depend on gasoline and diesel fuel.
8
Peter Roskam
Cutting edge technologies have allowed us to utilize coal's diverse potentials. Not only are we using coal in cleaner and more environmentally sound methods, but importantly, we can turn coal into gasoline and diesel.
9
Renzo Rosso
Diesel is the only example of a casualwear or sportswear company that became a luxury brand.
10
Renzo Rosso
Diesel pioneered the idea of luxury denim, and we still drive this market. But it encompasses more: the consumers love the brand, the lifestyle, the mentality of diesel.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIESEL»

Discover the use of diesel in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to diesel and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Modern Diesel Technology: Diesel Engines
Combining a simple, straightforward writing style, ample illustrations, and step-by-step instruction, this trusted guide helps aspiring technicians develop the knowledge and skills they need to service modern, computer-controlled diesel ...
Sean Bennett, 2014
2
Pounder's Marine Diesel Engines and Gas Turbines
He is currently technical editor of Marine Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery, a contributing editor to Speed at Sea, Shipping World and Shipbuilder and a technical press consultant to Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine. * Helps engineers to ...
Doug Woodyard, 2009
3
Diesel generator handbook
The young technician or trainee engineer who is embarking on a career in the supply industry will find this handbook an invaluable investment.
L. L. J. Mahon, 1992
4
Diesel Generator Auxiliary Systems and Instruments
This book is written for all people working in diesel generators business and specially for design and technical sales engineers who are welling to increase their knowledge in this subject.
Mohammad Abdulqader, 2006
5
Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair
Marine Diesel Engines explains how to: Diagnose and repair engine problems Perform routine and annual maintenance Extend the life and improve the efficiency of your engine Nigel Calder is widely acknowledged as the world's foremost writer ...
Nigel Calder, 2006
6
The Model Railroader's Guide to Diesel Locomotives
Published as a Trains magazine special edition, no. 4, 2008.
Jeff Wilson, 2009
7
Diesel Engines
This book covers diesel engine theory, technology, operation and maintenance for candidates for the Department of Transport's Certificates of Competency in Marine Engineering, Class One and Class Two.
A. J. Wharton, Anthony John Wharton, 1991
8
Diesel engine reference book
The latest edition leaves few of the original chapters untouched. The technical changes of the past 20 years have been enormous and this is reflected in the book.
Bernard Challen, Rodica Baranescu, 1999
9
Diesel Engine Engineering 2:
Revised and extended, this new edition provides the foundation for diesel engines design, based on traditional methods in thermodynamics, dynamics, structural analysis, chemistry, heat transfer, and applied analysis of system operation.
Andrei Makartchouk, 2011
10
How to Install a New Diesel Engine
Format 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Illus. 65 b&w photos and 38 line drawings - Useful information for both sail and powerboat owners - New edition of a proven book for those confronted with the problem of installing a new diesel engine - Includes ...
Peter Cumberlidge, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIESEL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term diesel is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Vacation Spot Features Rusty Griswold Attempting a Vin Diesel Stunt
New Line Cinema has released the first Vacation spot in which Ed Helms' Rusty Griswold attempts a Vin Diesel-like Fast & Furious stunt. «ComingSoon.net, Jul 15»
2
Diesel price cut 'could spark war' - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk
Decisions by Tesco and Sainsbury's to cut the pump price of diesel by 2p per litre could spark a price war, according to the RAC. «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
3
Truck crash, diesel spill shuts down Auckland motorway - TVNZ
Emergency services say it could take some time to clear the area and mop up the 60 litres of diesel that spilled onto the motorway. «TVNZ, Jul 15»
4
VW Golf TDI circles US on less than $300 of diesel
In an effort to demonstrate just how economical a conventional diesel engine can be, VW sent a team out from its US headquarters in Herndon, ... «Autoblog, Jul 15»
5
Oil price slide could drop diesel, petrol prices for India
And if these levels hold on, and the rupee-US dollar exchange rate remains stable, it could mean a drop in the retail prices of petrol and diesel ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
6
Asda to slash 2p off diesel and announces national price cap - Daily …
Asda is to slash the price of diesel by up to 2p tomorrow and announces drivers will pay no more than 114.7ppl across all its 272 UK filling ... «Daily Post North Wales, Jul 15»
7
Clean Diesel Technologies (CDTI) Announces VERT Certification of …
Clean Diesel Technologies (NASDAQ: CDTI) announced it has received certification from the Verification of Emission Reduction Technologies ... «StreetInsider.com, Jul 15»
8
Tanker hauling diesel fuel bursts into flames | Local News - WMTW …
YARMOUTH, Maine —A tanker truck hauling several thousand gallons of diesel fuel burst into flames late Wednesday morning. Related. «WMTW Portland, Jul 15»
9
Summer budget 2015: free road tax axed for petrol and diesel cars
George Osborne has announced in his summer budget that new cars will be subject to different vehicle excise duty (VED) bands from 2017. «Motoring Research, Jul 15»
10
PORTFOLIO.HU | Gasoline prices up, diesel down on Friday
Mol will increase the wholesale list price of gasoline by HUF 2 from Friday, while reducing the price of diesel fuel by HUF 2, the company said ... «portfolio.hu, Jul 15»

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