Definition

To change or modify an engine so that it can use diesel fuel instead of another type of fuel.

Example

The mechanic will dieselize the old truck to improve its fuel efficiency.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how they dieselize old trains?

Yeah, it's interesting how they convert them to use diesel fuel.

I wonder if it makes them more efficient.

Definitely! Diesel engines are usually more powerful and fuel-efficient.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dieselize → It is formed from "diesel" (named after Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine) and "-ize" (a suffix meaning to make or to become). The word "dieselize" means to convert something to operate on diesel fuel or to adopt diesel technology.

Memory Tip

Think of the inventor Rudolf Diesel and remember that to 'dieselize' means to make something operate on diesel fuel.

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