dieselizāˈtion or dieselisāˈtion noun

diesˈelize or diesˈelise transitive verb and intransitive verb

To equip, or be equipped with, a diesel engine, locomotive or train

diesˈel-elecˈtric adjective

Using power obtained from a diesel-operated electric generator

diesel engine noun

A compression-ignition engine in which the oil fuel is introduced into the heated compressed-air charge as a jet of liquid under high pressure

diesˈel-hydraulˈic adjective

Using power transmitted by means of one or more mechanisms (torque converters) filled with oil

diesel oil noun

Heavy fuel oil used in diesel engines