fuel injection

noun

: a usually electronically-controlled system for injecting a precise amount of atomized fuel into the cylinders or the intake airstream of an internal combustion engine
fuel-injected adjective

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They’ll both be powered by a modernized version of the classic, 3.8-liter straight six (used from 1961 to 1964), now running electronic fuel injection rather than sucking air through carburetors. Michael Taylor, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 Complete with fuel injection, this was a world-class sports car that raced with success against Ferrari, Jaguar, and Aston Martin. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2024 Some clients have also requested Kinsler fuel injection or carburetors, or a limited-slip differential, and Schickman allows for the Porsche Classic radio with covert Apple CarPlay, as well as the use of woven leather for the seat upholstery in more than one commission. Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024 With a new intake system and a secondary port fuel injection setup, the engine will be hand-assembled at the GM factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Nathan Bomey, Axios, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for fuel injection 

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fuel injection was in 1900

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“Fuel injection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuel%20injection. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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