"red diesel" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: The fuel is coloured with red dye to prevent illegal use on public roads. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} red diesel (uncountable)
  1. (British, Ireland) untaxed diesel fuel intended to be used on private property. Tags: British, Ireland, uncountable Related terms: diesel laundering
    Sense id: en-red_diesel-en-noun-hgnx-8mj Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Irish English

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