diesel fuel

noun

: a heavy mineral oil used as fuel in diesel engines

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The truck, carrying 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel, exploded, causing a huge fire that closed the bridge for a few days, the Akron Beacon Journal reported. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024 These investments will help the port avoid burning 3.5 million gallons of diesel fuel each year, according to port officials. Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024 These vehicles consume enormous volumes of diesel fuel. James Morris, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 The train derailed near Seneca Avenue in Niagara, New York around 8:30 a.m. Monday, CSX said, with the crash damaging a residential garage and spilling diesel fuel. Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for diesel fuel 

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of diesel fuel was in 1949

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“Diesel fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diesel%20fuel. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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