Where does “diesel” come from?
diesel (Finnish) comes from German Diesel — diesel vehicle powered by a diesel engine.
diesel (Finnish): diesel car, diesel; diesel motor, diesel engine;...
Definitions
- diesel car, diesel; diesel motor, diesel engine;...
Ancestry of “diesel”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Diesel | diesel vehicle powered by a diesel engine |