diesel in Lithuanian
diesel in Lithuanian is dyzelìnas, dýzelis — diesel means a heavy fuel oil used in engines that ignite fuel through compression rather than a spark.
diesel in Lithuanian
dyzelìnas
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.
dýzelis
(countable) A vehicle powered by a diesel engine.
What does "diesel" mean?
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noun A heavy fuel oil used in engines that ignite fuel through compression rather than a spark.
"He filled the tank with diesel at the petrol station."
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noun A diesel-powered engine or vehicle.
"My brother drives a diesel because it does more miles per tank."
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verb For a petrol engine to keep running briefly after it’s switched off, due to residual heat igniting the fuel.
"The old engine dieseled for several seconds after he turned off the ignition."
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diesel in a sentence
- He filled the tank with diesel at the petrol station.
- Diesel smells stronger than petrol and feels oilier on your fingers.
- My brother drives a diesel because it does more miles per tank.
- The council replaced its old diesels with quieter electric buses.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "diesel" in Lithuanian?
"diesel" in Lithuanian is dyzelìnas, dýzelis. diesel means: A heavy fuel oil used in engines that ignite fuel through compression rather than a spark.
How do you use "diesel" in a sentence?
Example: "He filled the tank with diesel at the petrol station." In Lithuanian, "diesel" is dyzelìnas, dýzelis.
Are there other ways to say "diesel" in Lithuanian?
Yes — Lithuanian has 2 translations listed for "diesel": dyzelìnas, dýzelis.
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