fuel injection

American  

noun

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

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fuel injection British  

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

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Other Word Forms

• fuel-injection
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of fuel injection

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Example Sentences

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fuel injection

The college has offered the training for decades, and its Automotive and Related Technology program has evolved with industry changes — including the advent of fuel injection, airbags and the rise of electric vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026

They’ll also update engine control software to detect a pressure drop in the fuel injection system.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 2024

Makers of mufflers, fuel injection systems and other parts could go out of business, leaving many workers jobless.

From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2022

Chips have become a critical component in automobiles, powering devices ranging from fuel injection to entertainment systems.

From Reuters ● Dec. 13, 2021

Woolson stated that his system prevented pressure waves, which interfered with the correct timing of the fuel injection, from forming in the tubing.

From The First Airplane Diesel Engine: Packard Model DR-980 of 1928 by Robert B. Meyer

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