noun
injector
ihn-JEHKT
Injector (noun) means a device that forces a substance, such as fuel, into something under pressure. Example: “One of the fuel injectors in the engine was clogged.”
noun
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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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- injectors
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One of the fuel _____ in the engine was clogged.
Etymology
Formed from inject and -or.
Synonyms
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thermocompressor
ejector
Related words
Rhymes for injector
vector
hector
rector
sector
ejector
Spector
director
detector
defector
inspector
collector
protector
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Frequently asked questions
What does “injector” mean?
The word “injector” means a device that forces a substance, such as fuel, into something under pressure. In plain terms, a device — most commonly in an engine — that forces fuel or another substance into a system.
How do you pronounce “injector”?
“Injector” is pronounced ihn-JEHKT (/ɪnˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “injector” in a sentence?
Here is “injector” used in a sentence: “One of the fuel injectors in the engine was clogged.”
What part of speech is “injector”?
“Injector” is a noun.
