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  1. 1858-1913. German engineer who patented the
  2. diesel engine. He began his career as a
  3. refrigerator engineer and, like many
  4. engineers of the period, sought to develop a
  5. more efficient power source than the
  6. conventional steam engine. Able to operate
  7. with greater efficiency and economy, the
  8. diesel engine soon found a ready market.
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