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Noun

injector

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˌɪnˈdʒɛktɝ/ UK /ɪndʒˈɛktɐ/ in·jec·tor UK spelling injectors

n.a tool or device used to put liquid or gas into something else. You use it to give medicine to a person or to add fuel to a car engine.

n.a device or tool used to introduce a liquid or gas into another substance or container. Often refers to medical equipment for administering injections or mechanical components in internal combustion engines.


SIMPLE

The nurse uses a small injector to give the medicine.

CONTEXTUAL

The mechanic replaced the faulty fuel injector to improve the car's performance and fuel efficiency.

COMPLEX

In modern medical practice, the use of a high-precision injector ensures that the medication is delivered at a consistent rate, minimizing the risk of human error during the procedure.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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