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INOCULATING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Inoculating.

Inoculating - as a noun

The act of protecting against disease by introducing a vaccine into the body to induce immunity

Example: "Doctors examined the recruits but nurses did the inoculating"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vaccinating19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
protection14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Inoculating - as a verb

To introduce an antigenic substance or vaccine into something (e.g. the body) or someone, such as to produce immunity to a specific disease.

(by extension) to safeguard or protect something as if by inoculation.

To add one substance to another; to spike.

Example: "The culture medium was inoculated with selenium to investigate the rate of uptake."

To graft by inserting buds.

Example: "To inoculate a tree"

To introduce into the mind (used especially of harmful ideas or principles); to imbue; to implant.

Example: "To inoculate someone with treason or infidelity"

Example Sentences

"The nurse is inoculating children against measles."
"Scientists are inoculating mice with the experimental vaccine."
"She was worried about inoculating her plants against pests."
"The veterinarian is inoculating dogs against rabies."
"The doctor is inoculating patients against influenza."
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Word Game Points

Is INOCULATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inoculating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INOCULATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is INOCULATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inoculating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INOCULATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is INOCULATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inoculating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INOCULATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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