Diesel
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Diesel
Diesel (/ˈdiːzəl/ or /ˈdiːsəl/) is a specific type of fuel used in diesel engines. It is named after Rudolf Diesel, the German engineer who invented the diesel engine in the late 19th century.
Etymology
The term "diesel" is derived from the last name of Rudolf Diesel, who invented the diesel engine in 1892. The word was first used in English in 1894, in reference to the diesel engine.
Related Terms
- Diesel engine: An internal combustion engine that operates using diesel fuel.
- Diesel fuel: A type of fuel specifically designed for use in diesel engines. It is typically derived from petroleum, but can also be produced from other sources.
- Rudolf Diesel: The German engineer who invented the diesel engine.
- Petroleum: A naturally occurring, yellowish-black liquid found in geological formations beneath the Earth's surface. It is commonly refined into various types of fuels, including diesel fuel.
- Combustion: A chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light.
- Internal combustion engine: An engine that generates power by burning fuel inside the engine itself, rather than using an external source of heat.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diesel
- Wikipedia's article - Diesel
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