diesel-electric

adjective

die·​sel-elec·​tric ˈdē-zəl- i-ˈlek-trik 

-səl-,

-ē-ˈlek-

: of, relating to, or employing a diesel engine for driving an electric generator or for charging batteries

a diesel-electric locomotive

diesel-electric submarines

Examples of diesel-electric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The designers left enough space in the engine compartments for a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system when that becomes available. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025

This isn’t a new concept, having been used in diesel-electric trains since the 1920s. —Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025

The country currently operates six Collins-class diesel-electric submarines. —Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025

As for cruising the seas, the project gets its juice from an advanced diesel-electric propulsion system powered by electric Azipods; this significantly reduces emissions and fuel consumption, according to Kitson. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for diesel-electric

• bioelectric
• ferroelectric
• hydroelectric
• isoelectric
• photoelectric
• pyroelectric
• thermoelectric
• dielectric
• electric
• nonelectric
• piezoelectric