Meaning Of The Word Diesel-electric

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Diesel-electric Definition
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What's The Definition Of Diesel-electric?

diesel-electric in American English
adjective: having an electric motor powered directly by an electric generator or by batteries charged by the generator, with the generator being driven by a diesel engine

diesel-electric in British English
adjective: of or relating to such a locomotive or system
noun: a locomotive fitted with a diesel engine driving an electric generator that feeds electric traction motors

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