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Noun: fuel injection  'fyoo-ul in'jek-shun
  1. Mechanical system to inject atomized fuel directly into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine; avoids the need for a carburettor
    "Modern cars use fuel injection for better efficiency and performance"; "The new car model featured an advanced fuel injection system for better efficiency";
    - fuel injection system

Derived forms: fuel injections

Type of: mechanical system

Encyclopedia: Fuel injection