Where does “electrodiesel” come from?
electrodiesel (English) comes from English diesel, from German Diesel — diesel vehicle powered by a diesel engine.
electrodiesel (English): A locomotive that can be powered either from an electricity supply or by using the onboard diesel engine
Definitions
- A locomotive that can be powered either from an electricity supply or by using the onboard diesel engine
Ancestry of “electrodiesel”, step by step
electrodiesel traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English diesel
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | diesel | A fuel derived from petroleum but heavier than... |
| 2 | German | Diesel | diesel vehicle powered by a diesel engine |
via English electro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | electro | An electrotype; An electronic style of hip hop;... |