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Diesel
Translation of "diesel" into Russian
diesel
Noun
diesel
diesels pl
The truck runs on diesel.
Грузовик работает на дизеле.
дизельное топливо
Diesel fuel is used in many types of vehicles.
Дизельное топливо используется во многих типах транспортных средств.
Additional translations
дизельный двигатель
дизельный мотор
Definitions
diesel
Noun
A type of heavy petroleum-based fuel used in diesel engines.
The truck runs on diesel, which is more efficient for long-distance travel.
An internal combustion engine in which air is compressed to a temperature sufficiently high to ignite fuel injected into the cylinder, where combustion and expansion actuate a piston.
The mechanic specializes in repairing diesel engines.
A vehicle powered by a diesel engine.
He bought a new diesel for his cross-country road trips.
(slang) Potent marijuana, especially of the Sour Diesel strain.
He said he'd bring some diesel to the concert.
diesel
Verb
(of an engine) To continue running after the ignition is turned off because fuel keeps igniting spontaneously.
The old pickup would diesel for several seconds after I switched it off.
To move or operate using a diesel engine.
The freight train dieseled steadily through the mountains.
diesel
Adjective
Powered by or relating to a diesel engine or diesel fuel.
We bought a diesel generator for the cabin.
(slang) Extremely muscular or strong.
After months of training, she looked absolutely diesel.
Idioms and phrases
diesel generator
They used a diesel generator during the power outage.
дизельный генератор
Они использовали дизельный генератор во время отключения электроэнергии.
diesel locomotive
The train was pulled by a diesel locomotive.
дизельный локомотив
Поезд тянул дизельный локомотив.