diesel
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈdiːzəl/
KK: /ˈdizəl/
intransitive verb
Definition
To continue running after the ignition has been turned off, often due to residual heat in the engine.
Example
The engine diesels for a few moments after I turn off the key.
Tense Forms
Past: dieseled
Past Participle: dieseled
Conversation
Did you see how smoothly that truck dieseld down the highway?
Yeah, it was impressive! I love the sound of a diesel engine.
I wonder how far it can go on a full tank of diesel.
Probably quite a distance — those engines are built for efficiency.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
run
operate
function
Antonyms
stop
fail
cease
noun
Definition
A type of fuel used in engines that operate on diesel technology, or an engine that runs on this fuel.
Example
Many trucks use diesel engines because they are more efficient for heavy loads.
Conversation
Have you ever driven a car that runs on diesel?
Yeah, I drove my uncle's truck once, and it was pretty powerful.
I heard diesel engines are more fuel-efficient than regular ones.
Root Explanation
Diesel originates from the name of Rudolf Diesel, a German engineer who developed the diesel engine in the late 19th century. The term refers specifically to the type of fuel used in these engines, which is derived from crude oil.
Memory Tip
Think of Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine, to remember that 'diesel' refers to the fuel used in those engines.
Visually Confused Words
dispel
diversely