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

And this summer, the shuttle service is partnering with Dr. Dan’s Biodiesel in Ballard to use a more sustainable alternative to diesel fuel.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

Biodiesel, another plant based diesel, must be mixed with petroleum to operate effectively in engines.

From Reuters • Jun. 21, 2022

A study by ABF Economics, cited by the Iowa Biodiesel Board, shows the industry supported 3,875 full-time jobs in 2019 and adds $489 million to the state’s gross domestic product annually.

From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2020

Biodiesel can be made from used vegetable oil and has been produced on a very local basis.

From Textbooks • Sep. 6, 2018

“The policy demands more and more emissions reductions at an increasing rate,” said Ryan Lamberg, the executive director of the California Biodiesel Initiative.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2017