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Diesel-electric
see synonyms of diesel-electricNoun
1. diesel-electric, diesel-electric locomotive
a locomotive driven by the electric current generated by a diesel engine
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Diesel-electric
see synonyms of diesel-electricnoun
1.
a locomotive fitted with a diesel engine driving an electric generator that feeds electric traction motors
adjective
2.
of or relating to such a locomotive or system
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