diesel

• Nom désignant un type de moteur à combustion interne fonctionnant au carburant lourd, ou le carburant lui-même utilisé dans un tel moteur.

A noun referring to a type of internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil, or the fuel used in such an engine.

1. Internal combustion engineB1formal

   A type of engine that uses compression ignition to burn heavy oil (diesel fuel) rather than spark plugs.

   Moteur diesel

   • The truck is powered by a diesel engine.
   • Diesel engines are known for their fuel efficiency and torque.
   • Many heavy machinery vehicles rely on diesel for operation.

   Synonymesdiesel enginediesel motor

2. Fuel typeA2formal

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

   gazole (carburant)

   • The car runs on diesel, not gasoline.
   • Diesel prices have increased this month.
   • He filled the tank with diesel at the station.

   Synonymesdiesel fueldiesel oilgas oil