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Diesels Meaning in English

word · lemma: diesel

ˈdizəɫz
DEE-zuhlz
dˈiːzəlz
DEE-zuhlz

Definition

“Diesels” refers to engines that run on diesel fuel, or vehicles that use these engines. It can also refer to the machines or vehicles themselves when pluralized.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily used in technical, automotive, and transport contexts. Common collocations include 'diesel engines', 'diesel trucks', or simply 'diesels' for vehicles. Not used for diesel fuel itself; that's just called 'diesel'.

Example Sentences

Many trucks on the highway are diesels.

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Some buses use diesels instead of gasoline engines.

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Farmers often buy diesels for heavy work.

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New emission laws are making it harder to sell diesels in the city.

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I prefer diesels for long road trips—they’re super fuel-efficient.

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That garage only services diesels, not gasoline cars.

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