diesel oil

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diesel oil

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diesel fuel

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(Automotive Engineering) a fuel obtained from petroleum distillation that is used in diesel engines. It has a relatively low ignition temperature (540°C) and is ignited by the heat of compression. Also called (Brit): derv See also cetane number
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Noun1.diesel oil - a heavy mineral oil used as fuel in diesel enginesdiesel oil - a heavy mineral oil used as fuel in diesel engines
diesel fuel
derv - diesel oil used in cars and lorries with diesel engines; from d(iesel) e(ngine) r(oad) v(ehicle)
fuel - a substance that can be consumed to produce energy; "more fuel is needed during the winter months"; "they developed alternative fuels for aircraft"
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