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diesel

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/ˈdiː.zəl/ · die-sel

A type of fuel derived from crude oil, used in diesel engines.

Meanings

nountechnical

A type of fuel derived from crude oil, used in diesel engines.

ایک قسم کا ایندھن جو خام تیل سے حاصل کیا جاتا ہے، جو ڈیزل انجنوں میں استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

ڈیزل

dizel

Synonyms

fuel oilpetroleumdiesel fuelایندھن کا تیلخام تیلڈیزل ایندھن

Antonyms

petrolgasolineپٹرولگیسولین

Common Collocations

  • diesel engine
  • diesel fuel
  • diesel power

Example Sentences

The bus runs on diesel fuel to reduce emissions.

بس ڈیزل ایندھن پر چلتی ہے تاکہ اخراج کم ہو سکے۔

Bus dizel aindhan par chalti hai taake akhraj kam ho sake.

Diesel engines are commonly used in large vehicles.

ڈیزل انجن بڑے گاڑیوں میں عام طور پر استعمال ہوتے ہیں۔

Dizel engine baray gaadiyon mein aam tor par istemal hotay hain.

The price of diesel has increased significantly this year.

اس سال ڈیزل کی قیمت میں نمایاں اضافہ ہوا ہے۔

Is saal dizel ki qeemat mein numayan izafa hua hai.

Easily Confused With

gasoline:Gasoline is a lighter fuel used primarily in cars, whereas diesel is heavier and used in larger engines.

Word Family

dieselization
nounڈیزلائزیشن
diesel engine
nounڈیزل انجن
diesel train
nounڈیزل ٹرین

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of diesel as the fuel that powers heavy machinery.

Imagine a large truck or bus that runs on diesel.

📖 Etymology

Origin: German "Diesel" — after Rudolf Diesel, who invented the engine

First known use: 1892

The term 'diesel' refers to the fuel used in diesel engines, which were developed in the late 19th century. Rudolf Diesel patented his engine design in 1892.