inoculate
US /ɪˈnɑː.kjə.leɪt/
UK /ɪˈnɑː.kjə.leɪt/
1.
inocular, vacunar
to treat a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease
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Doctors inoculate children against measles.
Los médicos inoculan a los niños contra el sarampión.
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It's important to inoculate your pets against common diseases.
Es importante vacunar a tus mascotas contra enfermedades comunes.
2.
inocular, sembrar
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.
Los científicos inocularán el cultivo con bacterias.
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The lab technician carefully inoculated the petri dish.
El técnico de laboratorio inoculó cuidadosamente la placa de Petri.