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Injection

/ɪn.ˈdʒɛk.ʃən/

The act of injecting, or something that is injected.

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📖 Definitions of "Injection"

noun

1
The act of injecting, or something that is injected.
2
A specimen prepared by injection.
3
A morphism from either one of the two components of a coproduct to that coproduct.
4
The act of inserting materials like concrete grout or gravel by using high pressure pumps.

🔄 Synonyms of "Injection"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
shotverb	Tired, weary.
injectantnoun	A substance that is injected.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Injection"

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Word	Definition
injectantnoun	A substance that is injected.
shotnoun	The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
injectornoun	Any of various devices that are used to inject something, as:
injectablenoun	(pharmacy, cosmetics, pharmacology) A liquid, such as a medicine or a Botox solution, which is injected using a needle and syringe.
injectverb	(transitive) To administer an injection to (someone or something), especially of medicine or drugs.
parenteral	(medicine) Administered by some means that avoids the gastrointestinal tract, particularly intravenously or by injection.
dosenoun	A measured portion of medicine taken at any one time.
vaccinationnoun	Inoculation with a vaccine, in order to protect from a particular disease or strain of disease.
immunisationnoun	(rail transport, electrical engineering) The process of immunising signalling and traction power supplies so they don't interfere with each other.
infusionnoun	A product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities.
stingnoun	A puncture made by an insect or arachnid in an attack, usually including the injection of venom.
puncturenoun	(specifically) A hole in a vehicle's tyre, causing the tyre to deflate.
inflownoun	The act or process of flowing in or into.
influxnoun	A flow inward or into something; a coming in.
moldingnoun	The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder.
bitenoun	The act of biting.
fuelnoun	Substance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction.
floodingnoun	An act of flooding; a flood or gush.
groutingnoun	(uncountable) Grout.
pumpingnoun	The act by which something is pumped.