Definition

Continuing to operate or run after the power source has been turned off, especially in reference to engines.

Example

The car was dieseling after I turned off the ignition, making a strange noise.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how some cars keep dieseling after you turn them off?

Yeah, it's kind of strange, isn't it?

I wonder why that happens; it must be annoying for the drivers.

Definitely! I would hate to deal with a dieseling engine.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The process where an engine keeps running even after the key is turned off, usually due to the heat in the engine causing it to ignite the fuel.

Example

The car experienced dieseling when the engine continued to run after I turned off the ignition.

Conversation

Did you know that my car has a problem with dieseling?

Really? What does that mean exactly?

It means the engine keeps running even after I turn the key off.

Root Explanation

Dieseling is derived from the word 'diesel' (named after Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine) combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating a continuous action). The term refers to the process of an engine running on diesel fuel or the phenomenon of a gasoline engine continuing to run after the ignition has been turned off, similar to how a diesel engine operates.

Memory Tip

Think of 'diesel' as the type of fuel that powers certain engines, and '-ing' indicates an ongoing action. This helps you remember that 'dieseling' refers to the continuous operation of an engine, particularly one that uses diesel fuel.

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