diesel smoke

collocation in English

meaningsofdieselandsmoke

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diesel
noun
uk
/ˈdiː.zəl/us
/ˈdiː.zəl/
a type of heavy oil used ...
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smoke
noun
uk
/sməʊk/us
/smoʊk/
the grey, black, or white mixture of gas and very small pieces of carbon that is produced when ...
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(Definition ofdieselandsmokefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdiesel smoke

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Because of the need for bigger engines there will be greater pollution on our roads from blackdieselsmoke.
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However,dieselsmokeis already subject to statutory limits, and there is no evidence of carcinogenic effects on human beings from current concentrations.
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No figures are at present available to indicate the effect ofdieselsmokeon road safety.
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Take the example of the amount of pollution in the atmosphere caused bydieselsmoke.
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Their purpose is to cleandieselsmokeby scrubbing out the solid particles that it contains.
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The suspension of the metered check ofdieselsmokeis only temporary and it is my intention to reinstate it at the earliest opportunity.
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This will mean a considerable increase in the blackdieselsmokewhich we find so insufferable today.
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The second line of attack ondieselsmokerelates to existing vehicles.
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We are advised that none of the meters at present available is wholly suitable for roadside enforcement of limits ondieselsmokeemission.
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In my view, a further step should be taken to avertdieselsmokefrom road vehicles on the ground that it is undesirable.
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I accept that in certain circumstancesdieselsmokecan be a definite menace to road safety.
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I am not quite asau faitwith the chemical analysis ofdieselsmokeas he is.
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Lorries pouring out unburneddieselsmokeon all and sundry can easily be made less offensive if the engines are properly adjusted.
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The density ofdieselsmokefrom buses is checked visually by the vehicle inspectorate at annual roadworthiness tests and also at spot checks at the roadside and at operators' premises.
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It is my impression that there would be only about ten such testing stations in the country capable of testing thedieselsmokeof a lorry.
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This in turn creates moredieselsmoke.
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Dieselsmokeis recognised as a major contributory factor.
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The prescribed limits regarding the emission ofdieselsmokeare adequate in themselves, but we are working with manufacturers and operators to improve procedures for maintenance and inspection.
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But they do not address the problem ofdieselsmokeeither from light vehicles with diesel engines, or from heavy trucks and buses of more than 3.5 tonnes weight.
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The regulations recently issued on the use of the excess fuel device should have a useful effect in reducing the emission of darkdieselsmoke, especially on long hills.
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