verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To convert or adapt an engine to diesel fuel. US, transitive
2. 2
   To replace steam or electric train service on a particular route or network with diesel-engined trains. US, transitive

Etymology

From diesel + -ize.

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