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diesel

/ˈdisəl/ noun B2
  1. A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed. (countable, uncountable) · They were chagrined to see that the price of diesel had climbed past six dollars a gallon.
  2. A vehicle powered by a diesel engine. (countable) · His next truck will be a diesel.
  3. A rider who has an even energy output, without bursts of speed. (countable, slang, uncountable)
  4. A particular cannabis hybrid. (countable, slang, uncountable)

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