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verb
To convert or adapt an engine to diesel fuel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, transitive
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verb
To replace steam or electric train service on a particular route or network with diesel-engined trains.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, transitive
Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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History
From diesel + -ize.
