Cool MateInjection
UK /["/ɪnˈdʒekʃn/"]/US /["/ɪnˈdʒekʃn/"]/
Definition
an act of injecting somebody with a drug or other substance
In simple words: A way to put a substance into something, usually with a needle.
Examples
- The nurse gave me an injection to help relieve the pain.
- An injection of antibiotics is often required to treat serious infections.
- The software update included an injection of new code to fix the bugs.
- Code injection is a common technique used by hackers to exploit security vulnerabilities.
- The company received a financial injection to help stabilize its operations.
- Injection molding is a manufacturing process that involves injecting material into a mold.
Usage notes
Often used in medical contexts, such as vaccinations. Avoid using in casual conversations unless discussing health.
Grammar pattern
injection + of substance
Memory hint
Think of a 'jet' of medicine being directed into your arm!
Collocations
- intramuscular
- intravenous
- painkilling
- have
- administer
- give somebody
- by injection
- injection against
- injection for
- massive
- substantial
- much-needed
- need
- require
- give something
- injection from
- injection into
- an injection of capital, cash, resources, etc.
Synonyms
- vaccination
- shot
- inoculation
- dose
- syringe
Antonyms
- removal
- extraction
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'injection' as an action instead of a noun
- Using 'inject' incorrectly as a noun in place of 'injection'
- Mispronouncing the word, especially the 'j' sound