injector

[ in-jek-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that injects.
2. Machinery.
   1. a device for injecting feedwater into a boiler against high pressure by means of a jet of steam.
   2. Also called fuel injector. a mechanism consisting of a pump, valves, and nozzles for spraying fuel into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of injector¹

First recorded in 1735–45; inject + -or ²

Example Sentences

“Just a few of them, especially when they are uncircumcised, developed a serious deformity, but that was not only related to the lack of circumcision but also to the skills of the injector.”

From Salon

For example, McAfee said, one person who used Ozempic to help manage her diabetes bought some injectors online after local pharmacies ran out, only to discover that the pens she received were filled with insulin.

From Los Angeles Times

Safety advocates have said Ford is trying to avoid the cost of replacing the fuel injectors and instead go with a cheaper fix that drains gasoline to the ground.

From Seattle Times

The company said in documents that it has reports of five under-hood fires and 14 warranty replacements of fuel injectors, but no reports of crashes or injuries.

From Seattle Times

Ford says in documents filed with U.S. safety regulators that fuel injectors can crack, and gasoline or vapor can accumulate near ignition sources, possibly touching off fires.

From Seattle Times