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fuel injection
noun
- the spraying of liquid fuel into the cylinders or combustion chambers of an engine.
fuel injection
noun
- a system for introducing atomized liquid fuel under pressure directly into the combustion chambers of an internal-combustion engine without the use of a carburettor
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Other Words From
- fuel-in·jection adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fuel injection1
First recorded in 1895–1900
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Example Sentences
"I called about getting a new timer for the projectile fuel-injection system," snapped Barret.
From Project Gutenberg
In contrast to this, a “solid” type of fuel injection may be employed to eliminate the complications of the “air blast” system.
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