diesel engine

NOUN

engine heating diesel fuel by compression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

diesel

WEAK

compression-ignition engine diesel motor

Example Sentences

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A full charge takes about 90 minutes, according to Pierce Manufacturing, and the vehicle also has a backup diesel engine.

From Seattle Times

Its current portfolio includes Indonesian beauty and personal care company PT Victoria Care Indonesia and Singapore-headquartered marine diesel engine services firm Power Diesel, the website shows.

From Reuters

Mr Barry says Ukrainian engineers may be familiar with repairing diesel engines - like those in the Leopard and Challenger.

From BBC

Sato studied diesel engine combustion at university and joined Toyota in hopes of "contributing to society by creating the future of diesel engines", according to an interview on the website of Gazoo, Toyota's motorsport brand.

From Reuters

The German tank uses a diesel engine, while the American tank is powered by a gun turbine engine — essentially a jet.

From Washington Times