DIESEL
/ˈdiːzəl/
6-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of DIESEL
noun
- A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.
- A vehicle powered by a diesel engine.
verb
- To ignite a substance by using the heat generated by compression
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For a spark-ignition internal combustion engine to continue running after the electrical current to the spark plugs has been turned off. This occurs when there's enough heat in the combustion chamber to ignite the air and fuel mixture without a spark, the same way that heat and pressure cause ignition in a diesel engine.
"The only reason the VW bug has a solenoid is to prevent it from dieseling."
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Anagrams of DIESEL
ediles7
elides7
sedile7
seidel7
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About the word DIESEL
Is "DIESEL" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "DIESEL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "DIESEL" worth?
In Scrabble, "DIESEL" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "DIESEL" mean?
A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.
What are the anagrams of "DIESEL"?
4 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as DIESEL: EDILES, ELIDES, SEDILE, SEIDEL.