1. converted to use diesel fuel or a diesel engine instead of another fuel source
Usage: past tense and past participle of dieselize; technical/industrial context

Examples

• The fleet was dieselized to reduce operating costs.
• Many older buses were dieselized during the 1980s.
• The company dieselized its delivery trucks for better fuel efficiency.
• After the engine was dieselized, the vehicle's range improved significantly.
• The factory dieselized its equipment to meet new environmental standards.