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Examples of diesel in a Sentence
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Word History
Rudolf Diesel
1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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Cite this Entry
“Diesel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diesel. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
diesel
nounnamed for Rudolf Diesel 1858–1913 German engineer
Biographical Definition
More from Merriam-Webster on diesel
Nglish: Translation of diesel for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about diesel
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