Der Dieselgenerator
Example: Der Dieselgenerator liefert Strom bei Stromausfall zuverlässig.
Definition
"Diesel generator" refers to a machine that converts diesel fuel into electrical energy, providing reliable power supply especially during power outages. It typically consists of a diesel engine coupled with an electric generator to produce electricity efficiently.
Etymology
The term "Diesel generator" combines 'Diesel,' named after Rudolf Diesel who invented the diesel engine, and 'generator,' from Latin 'generator' meaning 'producer.' Did you know? The diesel engine was created in the late 19th century to improve fuel efficiency compared to steam engines, and pairing it with a generator made it a dependable power source.
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"Der Dieselgenerator" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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