Definition

Describing something that has been ignited or powered by diesel fuel, often referring to engines or machinery that operate using diesel combustion.

Example

The dieseled engine roared to life, ready for the long journey ahead.

Conversation

Did you see how that truck was dieseled up for the race?

Yeah, it looked super powerful and ready to go!

I wonder how much better it runs compared to a regular one.

Probably a lot, especially with that dieseled engine.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'dieseled' originates from 'diesel' (named after Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine), which refers to a type of internal combustion engine that uses diesel fuel. The suffix '-ed' indicates a past participle form, suggesting that something has been powered or operated by a diesel engine.

Memory Tip

Think of the name 'diesel' as referring to the engine invented by Rudolf Diesel, and remember that 'dieseled' means something has been powered by that engine.

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