injector
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪnˈdʒɛktɝ// UK //ɪndʒˈɛktɐ// in·jec·tor
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.
The nurse uses a small injector to give the medicine.
The mechanic replaced the faulty fuel injector to improve the car's performance and fuel efficiency.
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.