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| injection [ in jéksh'n ] (plural injections) |
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1. injected dose of drug: a dose of a drug in liquid form that is injected into the body with a syringe
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2. introduction of fluid with syringe: the introduction of a fluid into the body by means of a syringe
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3. automotive spraying of fuel into engine: the process of spraying fuel through a pump into the inlet manifold or cylinder of an internal-combustion engine, eliminating the need for a carburettor
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4. addition of something to situation: the introduction of a particular quality or element into a situation
  His playing would benefit from an injection of muscle and soul.
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5. provision of money: a provision of money for a country, organization, project, or person in financial need
a cash injection
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6. mathematics one-to-one mapping of sets: a one-to-one mapping of two algebraic sets such that each element of each set corresponds to only one element of the other set
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7. manufacturing introduction of fluid into cavity: a process for introducing a fluid such as a plastic under pressure into a cavity
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8. aerospace sending of satellite into orbit: the placing of an artificial satellite into orbit or a space probe onto a trajectory
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9. aerospace moment of satellite insertion: the moment or place at which a satellite or space probe is inserted into its intended orbit or trajectory
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