Definition

The process of changing an engine or vehicle to use diesel fuel instead of petrol.

Example

The dieselization of the fleet has improved fuel efficiency and reduced costs.

Conversation

Have you heard about the recent dieselization trend in cars?

Yeah, I read that it's becoming more popular for fuel efficiency.

Exactly! It seems like everyone is switching to diesel engines now.

It's interesting how the industry is changing to adapt to new fuel options.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dieselization is formed from "diesel" (named after Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine) and "-ization" (a suffix meaning the process of making or becoming). The word refers to the process of converting something to use diesel fuel or engines.

Memory Tip

Think of the process of making something operate on diesel fuel — that's what dieselization means.

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