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

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biodiesel

Ong raises KLK’s 2026-2028 core earnings forecasts by 3%-5% after increasing his CPO price assumptions on elevated crude oil prices, higher biodiesel mandates and rising costs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

Combining this fuel approach with biodiesel and advanced emission control systems could help support broader climate and air quality goals.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2026

About 70% of biodiesel produced in the UK is made from used cooking oil, according to UK government statistics.

From BBC ● Feb. 12, 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

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