diesel

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈdiːzəl/

Noun

countable uncountable slang UK

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.

Japanese Meaning

軽油。石油やその他の油から得られる、ガソリンより重い燃料で、ディーゼルエンジンの動力源として使用される燃料。

What is this buttons?

The truck ran out of diesel halfway through the mountain pass, leaving the driver to call for help.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

トラックは山道の途中で軽油が切れてしまい、運転手は助けを呼ばなければなりませんでした。

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Sense（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.

Sense（2）

(countable) A vehicle powered by a diesel engine.

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Sense（3）

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

Sense（4）

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

Sense（5）

(slang) A particular cannabis hybrid.

diesels

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