/ˈdiːzl/
die·sel
BrE /ˈdiːzl/
NAmE /ˈdiːzl/
(also ˈdie·sel fuel, ˈdie·sel oil) [U]
a type of heavy oil used as a fuel instead of petrol/gas
a diesel engine (= one that burns diesel )
diesel cars/locomotives/trains
➡ compare petrol
[C]
a vehicle that uses diesel fuel
Our new car is a diesel.