injector

American  

[in-jek-ter] / ɪnˈdʒɛk tər /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of injector

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

Example Sentences

"If injectors are not guided by ultrasound, they treat based on where the clinical findings are and inject blindly," Dr. Sigrist says.

From BBC

The Department of Health and Social Care said it was considering tighter licensing for non-medical injectors.

From BBC

They are also required to ensure the medicine is supplied to an experienced injector to administer.

From BBC

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

Ford says the SUVs have fuel injectors that will crack, allowing gas or vapor to leak near hot engine parts that can cause fires, fuel odors and an increased risk of injuries.

From Seattle Times