diesel

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913)
  2. noun an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil

Etymology

From German Diesel, named after inventor Rudolf Diesel, who developed a heavy-duty engine in Germany (1892–1897) and perfected it throughout his life.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Rudolf Diesel, Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel

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