fueljet
nounUK /ˈfjuːəl dʒɛt/
US /ˈfjuːəl dʒɛt/
A fuel jet is a tiny hole that sprays fuel into a machine so it can burn.
The mechanic cleaned the fuel jet so the engine would run smoothly again.
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2. A fast stream of fuel shooting out under pressure.
A fuel jet shot from the broken pipe and soaked the floor.
3. A small aircraft engine part that mixes fuel with air.
The small plane's fuel jet needed replacing before takeoff.
4. A nozzle on a stove or heater that releases gas fuel.
He adjusted the fuel jet on the camping stove to get a steady flame.