Dieselized

/ˈdiːzəˌlaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Having been converted to use diesel fuel; equipped with or running on a diesel engine.

Etymology

From dieselize + -ed (past tense/participial adjective). This is the past participle form indicating completed conversion to diesel power.

Kelly Says

Early dieselized trucks were far more economical than gasoline vehicles but had a reputation for being slow and hard to start in winter—yet they still dominated freight because economy of fuel eventually beats speed.

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