inoculate
US /ɪˈnɑː.kjə.leɪt/
UK /ɪˈnɑː.kjə.leɪt/
1.
inoculer, vacciner
to treat a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease
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Doctors inoculate children against measles.
Les médecins vaccinent les enfants contre la rougeole.
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It's important to inoculate your pets against common diseases.
Il est important d'inoculer vos animaux de compagnie contre les maladies courantes.
2.
inoculer, ensemencer
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.
Les scientifiques vont inoculer la culture avec des bactéries.
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The lab technician carefully inoculated the petri dish.
Le technicien de laboratoire a soigneusement inoculé la boîte de Pétri.