injector
/ɪnˈdʒɛktɚ/ · in.jec.tor
noun
- Any of various devices that are used to inject something, such as fuel, air, or a substance. The car's fuel injector was clogged, causing poor engine performance.
- An object that realizes a dependency injection, a design pattern used in software development. The injector class was used to manage the dependencies between the application's components.
Did you know? The term 'injector' is also used in medical contexts to refer to a device used to inject medications or fluids into the body, highlighting the word's versatility and widespread application.