derv

• Nom masculin désignant le carburant diesel utilisé pour les véhicules à moteur diesel, issu de l'abréviation de 'diesel engine road vehicle'.

A noun referring to diesel oil used as fuel for cars and lorries with diesel engines, with the term originating from the abbreviation of 'diesel engine road vehicle'.

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1. Diesel fuel for road vehiclesC1formalbritish

   A type of diesel fuel used primarily in cars, trucks, and other road vehicles. The term is an acronym derived from 'Diesel Engine Road Vehicle'.

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   • The lorry driver filled his tank with derv at the station.
   • Derv prices have risen sharply this quarter.
   • Most heavy goods vehicles in the UK run on derv.

   Synonymesdieseldiesel fuel