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diesel electric locomotive

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diesel electric locomotive [¦dē·zəl ə¦lek·trik ‚lō·kə′mōd·iv]
(mechanical engineering)
A locomotive with a diesel engine driving an electric generator which supplies electric power to traction motors for propelling the vehicle. Also known as diesel locomotive.
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