English Dictionary

diesel

/ˈdiːzəl/

noun

A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.

I filled up my car with diesel at the gas station.

意味（1）

A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.

意味（2）

(countable) A vehicle powered by a diesel engine.

Their effective service life was cut short by an almost simultaneous switch to diesels - a circumstance shared with many an engine north of the border.

意味（3）

(cycling, slang) A rider who has an even energy output, without bursts of speed.

意味（4）

(UK, slang) Snakebite and black (a drink).

意味（5）

(slang) A particular cannabis hybrid.