inoculate
US /ɪˈnɑː.kjə.leɪt/
UK /ɪˈnɑː.kjə.leɪt/
1.
inenten, vaccineren
to treat a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease
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Doctors inoculate children against measles.
Artsen inenten kinderen tegen mazelen.
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It's important to inoculate your pets against common diseases.
Het is belangrijk om uw huisdieren te inenten tegen veelvoorkomende ziekten.
2.
inoculeren, enten
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.
De wetenschappers zullen de kweek inoculeren met bacteriën.
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The lab technician carefully inoculated the petri dish.
De laboratoriumtechnicus inoculeerde voorzichtig de petrischaal.