noun

injector

ihn-JEHKT

noun

A device that forces a substance, such as fuel, into something under pressure.

"One of the fuel injectors in the engine was clogged."

"A grease injector was used to lubricate the machine's joints."

How to Use Injector

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA device — most commonly in an engine — that forces fuel or another substance into a system.

Common pairings

fuel injector clogged injector diesel injector

injectors plural

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One of the fuel _____ in the engine was clogged.

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