inoculate

US /ɪˈnɑː.kjə.leɪt/
UK /ɪˈnɑː.kjə.leɪt/
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to treat a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease

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Doctors inoculate children against measles.
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It's important to inoculate your pets against common diseases.
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to introduce an organism or microorganism into a suitable environment for growth or study

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The scientists will inoculate the culture with bacteria.
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The lab technician carefully inoculated the petri dish.
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inoculation