🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

ディーゼル

Pronunciation / Transliteration: dīzeru

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Diesel Fuel/ˈdiː.zəl fjuːl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"多くのトラックはディーゼルを使用しています。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of fuel derived from crude oil, used primarily in diesel engines.

    "Many trucks and buses run on diesel fuel due to its efficiency."
  2. 2

    A specific blend of hydrocarbons that is heavier than gasoline and used in compression-ignition engines.

    "The price of diesel fuel has increased significantly over the past year."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'diesel' originates from the name of German engineer Rudolf Diesel, who developed the diesel engine in the late 19th century. The word 'fuel' comes from the Latin 'focalis', meaning 'of the hearth', reflecting its use as a source of energy.

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