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Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel

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Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel was a German inventor and mechanical engineer, best known for his invention of the diesel engine. He was born on March 18, 1858, in Paris, France, and died on September 30, 1913. Diesel's innovative engine design revolutionized the transportation industry and enabled the development of more efficient combustion engines with higher power output.

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Noun:

1. Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel's invention, the diesel engine, transformed the way we power vehicles and machinery.
2. The legacy of Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel lives on through his groundbreaking contributions to the field of mechanical engineering.

Adjective:

1. The diesel engine, named after its inventor, Rudolf Diesel, is widely used in marine applications.
2. Rudolf Diesel's innovative approach to engine design revolutionized the transportation industry.

Verb:

1. I admire how Rudolf Diesel persevered through multiple trials and tribulations to develop his engine.
2. Many industries around the world continue to implement diesel engines in their operations to this day, thanks to Rudolf Diesel's contributions.

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