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a diesel engine that has injectors mounted at the top of the combustion chamber; the injectors are activated either by hydraulic pressure from the fuel pump, or an electronic signal from an engine controller.

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  1. n. a diesel engine that has injectors mounted at the top of the combustion chamber; the injectors are activated either by hydraulic pressure from the fuel pump, or an electronic signal from an engine controller.