diesel fuel

noun

: a heavy mineral oil used as fuel in diesel engines

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The railroad industry could get a bump in volumes as businesses seek to save on diesel fuel costs, which have significantly increased in the wake of the war in Iran. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026 Higher oil and gasoline prices risk a pinch at the pump, as well as additional costs for just about every product delivered across the globe on trucks or ships that run on diesel fuel. Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026 State police said the crash caused a diesel fuel spill. Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 Additionally, when crushed or damaged, pawpaw leaves release a strong, unpleasant odor reminiscent of green peppers or diesel fuel. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diesel fuel

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of diesel fuel was in 1949

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“Diesel fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diesel%20fuel. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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