Inoculum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈnɑːkjələm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Inoculum is a noun meaning The active material used in an inoculation; an inoculant (i.e., a material or a dose thereof).
Meaning
The active material used in an inoculation; an inoculant (i.e., a material or a dose thereof).
Example Sentences
Observers noted that Chinese variolators in Vietnam exhibited one or two slight variations in their practice, however, one constant factor is that they all introduced inoculum into the nasal passages.
Word Forms
- inoculums
- inocula
Synonyms for inoculum
Depending on context, synonyms include inoculate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inoculant, inoculation, seed, inoculent, inoculator, inocculation.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.