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diesel 1. See diesel engine 2. a ship, locomotive, lorry, etc., driven by a diesel engine 3. Informal short for diesel oil (or fuel) 4. South African Slang any cola drink Diesel Rudolf . 1858--1913, German engineer, who invented the diesel engine (1892) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Honda's new catalytic converter efficiently reduces NOx in a lean-burn atmosphere, enabling diesel engines to rival gasoline engines in cleanliness. Hundreds of industrial and commercial facilities in the county and thousands throughout the state will have to start reporting emissions from diesel engines under proposed amendments to the state's toxic hot spots regulation. The first tier of emission regulations for off-road diesel engines arrived in 1994. |
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