biodiesel

American  

[bahy-oh-dee-zuhl, ‐suhl] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈdi zəl, ‐səl /

noun

1. a biofuel that, alone or blended with diesel fuel, can be substituted for standard diesel fuel in an unmodified diesel engine: blended forms of biodiesel are also used as heating oils.

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biodiesel British  

/ ˈbaɪəʊˌdiːzəl /

noun

1. a biofuel intended for use in diesel engines

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biodiesel Scientific  

/ bī′ō-dē′zəl,-səl /

1. See under biofuel

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Etymology

Origin of biodiesel

First recorded in 1980–85; bio- ( def. ) + diesel ( def. ); cf. petrodiesel ( def. )

Example Sentences

However, concerns over Indonesia’s export restructuring and firmer biodiesel demand could help cushion downside risks as it benefits Malaysia’s palm oil sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Canada is among the world's top producers of canola, an oilseed crop that is used to make cooking oil, animal meal and biodiesel fuel.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

One third-party Tesla modification company, aimed at civilian and government clients, sells Cybertruck upgrades so it can run on jet fuel, diesel, biodiesel, and electricity.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2025

In contrast, conventional diesel production from petroleum produces 0.52 grams of carbon dioxide per gram, and biodiesel production methods produce 2.5 grams to 9.9 grams of carbon dioxide per gram of lipids produced.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2024

A small patrol boat, burning biodiesel and kicking up fumes, moved between huge sailing vessels, carrying pilots out to ships that waited to be guided in to dock.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi