pullulate

ˈpʌljʊˌleɪt
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Translation of pullulate from English into Dutch

Verb

intr.
1.

rapid growth

Dated
multiply rapidly in number or quantity
Dated
vermenigvuldigen groeien zich snel vermenigvuldigen
  • The bacteria pullulate in warm environments.De bacteriën vermenigvuldigen zich in warme omgevingen.
2.

biology

Dated
teem with life or activity
Dated
  • The forest floor pullulated with insects and small creatures.De bosbodem krioelde van insecten en kleine wezens
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Expressions with pullulate: examples in English and translations in Dutch

puilen uit
overvloeien
The garden pullulates with colorful flowers.

Synonyms and analogies of pullulate in English

Examples of pullulate in a sentence

  • The rumors began to pullulate online.
  • The pond pullulated with tadpoles in the spring.
  • After the rain, the garden pullulated with snails.
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