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Definition of inoculation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalTECH. introduction of a vaccine to produce immunityTECH.
- Inoculation has saved millions from deadly diseases.
2.
biologyTECH. introduction of microorganisms into a culture mediumTECH.
- The scientist performed an inoculation to study bacteria growth.
3.
prebunkingRare preventive measure against misinformationRare
- Inoculation against fake news is becoming essential.
4.
graftingTECH. insertion of plant buds into another plantTECH.
- Grafting requires careful inoculation for successful growth.
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insertion of plant buds into another plant
Expressions with inoculation
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military training exposing soldiers to simulated combat
The recruits underwent battle inoculation to prepare for deployment.
Origin of inoculation
Latin, inoculare (to graft)
Terms with inoculation included in their meaning
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acr: adverse event following inoculation
unexpected health issue after getting a vaccine
vaccine material
substance used for self-inoculation
health procedure
process of self-inoculation to stimulate immunity
medical
active material used in inoculation to boost immunity
medical
local infection from cowpox virus inoculation
historical medical practice
the inoculation of a person with smallpox material to induce immunity
Examples of inoculation in a sentence
The clinic offered free inoculation services. Inoculation was necessary for the experiment. The lab technician completed the inoculation process. Inoculation helps people resist false information. Media literacy acts as an inoculation. Inoculation is crucial for the survival of the new rose variety.
The gardener's skillful inoculation led to a thriving hybrid plant.
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- French:vaccination, ensemencement, ...
- German:Impfung, Beimpfung, ...
- Italian:inoculazione, prevenzione, ...
- Spanish:inoculación, siembra, ...
- Portuguese:inoculação, proteção, ...
- Chinese:接种, 接种过程, ...
- Japanese:予防接種, 接種, ...
- Arabic:تَلْقِيح, التَّحْصِين المُسْبَق, ...
- Hebrew:חִיסּוּן, הַזְרָעָה, ...
- Russian:вакцинация, инокуляция, ...
- Ukrainian:щеплення, інокуляція, ...
- Hindi:टीकाकरण, संक्रमण, ...
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