fuel injection

noun

1. the spraying of liquid fuel into the cylinders or combustion chambers of an engine.

fuel injection

noun

1. 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

Other Words From

• fuel-in·jection adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fuel injection¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

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.

From Project Gutenberg