diesel-operated
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/ˈdiːzəl ˈɑːpəˌreɪtɪd/
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/ˈdiːzəl ˈɒpəreɪtɪd/
diesel-powered
Etymology
Etymology Information
'diesel' originates from German, specifically the word 'Diesel,' named after Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine. 'Operate' comes from Latin 'operari,' meaning 'to work.'
Historical Evolution
'diesel' was adopted into English in the early 20th century, while 'operate' has been in use since the 17th century, derived from Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'diesel' referred to the engine type, but it now also describes anything powered by such an engine.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
powered or run by a diesel engine.
The diesel-operated generator provided power during the outage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/23 21:53