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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001702 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| See also | Diesel engine; Diesel locomotive; Diesel multiple unit |
| Translations | German: Selbstzündung; Spanish: diésel; French: diesel |
Record as JSON
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"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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