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Definition of biodiesel

biodiesel

/ˈbaɪ.oʊˌdiː.zəl/
bi · o · die · sel
Plural:biodiesels
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biodiesel Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A renewable, biodegradable fuel manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant grease for use in diesel engines.

Example

"The municipal bus fleet transitioned to running on a blend of biodiesel and conventional petroleum fuel to reduce carbon emissions."

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• Nearby Words

biodegradable
biodegradation
biodegrade
biodiesel
biodiverse
biodiversity
bioenergy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century from the prefix 'bio-' (from Ancient Greek 'bios', meaning 'life') and 'diesel' (named after German inventor Rudolf Diesel).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Biodiesel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/biodiesel
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