CEFR B2

fuel injector

noun

Meaning

A component in an internal combustion engine that sprays atomized fuel into the intake manifold or combustion chamber.

Examples

Modern vehicles use a computer-controlled fuel injector for each cylinder to maximize efficiency.
If a fuel injector fails, the engine may experience misfires or a significant loss of power.

Synonyms: nozzle, jet, atomizer

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fuel injector (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈfjuːəl ɪnˈdʒɛktər

Definition

A component in an internal combustion engine that sprays atomized fuel into the intake manifold or combustion chamber.

Examples

Modern vehicles use a computer-controlled fuel injector for each cylinder to maximize efficiency.
If a fuel injector fails, the engine may experience misfires or a significant loss of power.
Cleaning a dirty fuel injector can often restore lost performance and improve gas mileage.

How to Use fuel injector

fuel injector for (prepositional phrase): the specific engine component designated for a cylinder — "Each cylinder has its own fuel injector for optimal combustion."

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