English Word · Intermediate
diesel
To ignite a substance by using the heat generated by compression
Pronunciation: dē'zəl
Meaning
To ignite a substance by using the heat generated by compression.
Example
The only reason the VW bug has a solenoid is to prevent it from dieseling.
The only reason the VW bug has a solenoid is to prevent it from dieseling.
Practice tips
- Practice diesel out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.