Meaning of the word inoculate in English

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inoculate

US /ɪˈnɑː.kjə.leɪt/

UK /ɪˈnɑː.kjə.leɪt/

to treat a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease

Example:

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Doctors inoculate children against measles.

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It's important to inoculate your pets against common diseases.

Synonym:

vaccinate immunize jab administer a vaccine

to introduce an organism or microorganism into a suitable environment for growth or study

Example:

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The scientists will inoculate the culture with bacteria.

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The lab technician carefully inoculated the petri dish.

Synonym:

culture seed implant

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