green diesel

noun

Diesel fuel that has been dyed green to indicate that it is only permitted to be used off-road due to lower road taxes.

Meanings

noungreen diesel (uncountable)
  1. IrelandUKuncountableDiesel fuel that has been dyed green to indicate that it is only permitted to be used off-road due to lower road taxes.

    Synonyms: red diesel

  2. UKuncountableEnvironmentally friendly diesel fuel.

    Synonyms: biodiesel

Synonyms & antonyms

nounDiesel fuel that has been dyed green to indicate that it is only permitted to be used off-road due to lower road taxes.

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nounEnvironmentally friendly diesel fuel.

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