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Diesel

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001702

A type of internal combustion engine that ignites fuel by compressing air to a high temperature, rather than using spark plugs. This engine operates on diesel fuel, which is less volatile than gasoline. Diesel engines are known for their high torque output and fuel efficiency, particularly in heavy-duty applications.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-001702
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectAutomotive
See alsoDiesel engine; Diesel locomotive; Diesel multiple unit
TranslationsGerman: Selbstzündung; Spanish: diésel; French: diesel
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001702",
  "term": "Diesel",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of internal combustion engine that ignites fuel by compressing air to a high temperature, rather than using spark plugs. This engine operates on diesel fuel, which is less volatile than gasoline. Diesel engines are known for their high torque output and fuel efficiency, particularly in heavy-duty applications.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "diesel engine",
    "diesel locomotive",
    "diesel multiple unit"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Selbstzündung",
    "es": "diésel",
    "fr": "diesel"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/diesel/"
}

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