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A vehicle driven by an internal combustion engine that burns fuel oil by using heat produced by compressing air.

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Usage examples (5)
  • The diesel she drove across the country had a powerful engine.
  • Bio-diesel is part of the answer/solution and it does have its place in the markets.
  • BDF, #5, BTW some Bio-diesel is made from rendered animal fat and used vegtable oils.
  • Hemp can also be used in the production of bio-diesel, which is cleaner than ethanol.
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