diesel-driven
|die/sel-driv/en|
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/ˈdiːzəl ˈdrɪvən/
diesel-powered
Etymology
Etymology Information
'diesel-driven' originates from the German engineer 'Rudolf Diesel', who invented the diesel engine, and the English word 'driven', meaning 'operated or powered by'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'diesel-driven' evolved from the combination of 'diesel', referring to the type of engine, and 'driven', indicating the mode of operation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to vehicles powered by diesel engines, but now it can apply to any machinery or equipment using diesel power.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
powered or operated by a diesel engine.
The diesel-driven train was more efficient than its steam counterpart.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 03:25