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diesel

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


NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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The Australian-based duo of Ian Malouf and Rob Cromb had told Fiji's government the project could meet 40 percent of the small country's electricity needs, cutting its reliance on diesel.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

And it’s not just diesel: Climate change, inflation and tariffs have all caused the base of Italian food — the humble tomato — to skyrocket nearly 40% over last year.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Management expects demand for the company’s diesel and natural gas engines in India to stay steady, supported by a resilient macroeconomic environment and continued capex across key sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The price of petrol and diesel has soared since the start of the Iran war in February.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

On May 8 a diesel truck, pulling a flatbed of lumber and roadblocks, crossed the Delhi Bridge and parked on the town side of the river.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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