Definition

Noun: - Diesel oil, diesel fuel, mazut: A type of fuel oil derived from petroleum, used primarily in diesel engines for vehicles, generators, and industrial machinery. It is a heavier, less refined fuel compared to gasoline.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Xe tải này chạy bằng ma dút. (This truck runs on diesel.)
  • Chúng tôi cần đổ thêm ma dút cho máy phát điện. (We need to add more diesel fuel for the generator.)
  • Giá ma dút đã tăng trong tháng này. (The price of diesel oil has increased this month.)

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Industrial Context: The term is commonly used in technical, transportation, and industrial settings to specify the type of fuel required for an engine.
  • Nhà máy này sử dụng lò hơi đốt ma dút. (This factory uses a boiler that burns mazut.)

Variants and Related Words

• Mazut (Ma-dút): A direct phonetic loanword from Russian (мазут), often used interchangeably with "ma dút" in Vietnamese, referring specifically to a heavy, low-quality fuel oil residue.
• Dầu diesel: A more formal or technical Vietnamese term for diesel fuel.
• Nhiên liệu diesel: Diesel fuel.

Synonyms

• Diesel fuel: A common synonym in English.
• Fuel oil: A broader category that includes diesel.
• Mazut: Specifically refers to a heavy fuel oil, often used in ships and power plants.

Notes on Meaning

• The word "ma dút" is a colloquial term in Vietnamese, directly adapted from the French word "mazout" or Russian "мазут" (mazut). It is widely understood in everyday language, especially in contexts related to vehicles and machinery. While it generally means diesel, in specific industrial contexts, it can refer to heavier grades of fuel oil (mazut) used in large boilers or ships, which are distinct from standard automotive diesel.

noun

1. diesel oil