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injection

[in-jek-shuhn] / ɪnˈdʒɛk ʃən /
NOUN
introduction into bloodstream
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Hansen then described the translunar injection burn -- a maneuver that brought Orion within 200 kilometers of Earth before swinging around onto a new course for the Moon.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The successful launch of the Artemis II mission on Wednesday and its translunar injection burn Thursday evening have been inspiring, with the smooth operations capping a two-decade effort.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Others don’t view their weight as problematic enough to warrant an injection, but might find a pill more palatable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

It also raises new questions about the origin of these injection systems, including whether they first evolved to support coexistence with the host or were later adapted by harmful bacteria.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Everyone knew the injection of seawater would damage the reactor beyond repair.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland