diesel fuel
noun
a combustible petroleum distillate used as fuel for diesel engines.
Also called
diesel oil.
Words nearby diesel fuel
dies irae,
dies non,
diesel,
diesel cycle,
diesel engine,
diesel fuel,
diesel oil,
diesel-electric,
diesel-hydraulic,
dieseling,
dieselize
British Dictionary definitions for diesel oil
diesel oil
diesel fuel
noun
a fuel obtained from petroleum distillation that is used in diesel engines. It has a relatively low ignition temperature (540°C) and is ignited by the heat of compression
Also called (Brit): derv See also cetane number
Scientific definitions for diesel oil
diesel oil
A lightweight mixture of liquid hydrocarbons that are derived from petroleum. The hydrocarbons in diesel oil contain between 13 and 25 carbon atoms. Diesel oil is used as a fuel for diesel engines.