diesel

• Substantivo que designa o motor de combustão interna que funciona com óleo pesado, ou o próprio combustível usado nesse tipo de motor.

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.

   Motor a 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.

   Sinônimosdiesel enginediesel motor

2. Fuel typeA2formal

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

   Óleo diesel

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

   Sinônimosdiesel fueldiesel oilgas oil