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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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| Our fuel has a shelf-life of at least 8 years, rather than 3-4 months for petroleum diesel --meaning that for the strategic reserve, for emergency first-responders, and the military, our fuel has incredible advantages. Petroleum diesel and biodiesel can be contaminated, but biodiesel is more susceptible to water contamination. Officials are hoping new technology will help cut NOx levels to below the levels produced by petroleum diesel in the near future. |
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