inoculate

• Verb, das das Einbringen eines Impfstoffs oder Serums in den Körper beschreibt, um Immunität gegen eine Krankheit zu erzeugen.

A verb used to describe the act of introducing a vaccine or serum into an organism to produce immunity to a disease.

1. Vaccinate or immunizeB2formalmedical

   To introduce a vaccine or a weakened form of a disease into the body to produce immunity.

   Impfen

   • The clinic inoculates children against measles.
   • Doctors recommend inoculating the population before flu season.
   • She was inoculated against tetanus before traveling.

   Synonymeimmunizevaccinate

2. C1formalscientific

   To introduce a microorganism into a culture medium or a living organism for experimental or growth purposes.

   Mikroorganismen einimpfen

   • The lab technician inoculated the petri dish with bacteria.
   • They inoculated the soil with beneficial fungi to improve plant growth.
   • The scientist inoculated the sample with a specific virus strain.

   Synonymeadministerimplantintroduceseed

3. Instill an idea or attitudeC1formal

   To introduce an idea, belief, or attitude into someone's mind, often to influence their thinking.

   Einimpfen

   • The teacher inoculated her students with a love for literature.
   • His speeches were designed to inoculate the public with patriotic fervor.
   • Parents often inoculate their children with their own values.

   Synonymeimbueimplantinculcateindoctrinateinfuseingraininstil

4. Insert a bud for propagationC2formalscientific

   To insert a bud from one plant into another for grafting or propagation.

   Augen veredeln

   • The gardener inoculated the rose stem with a bud from a different variety.
   • They inoculated the tree with a bud to produce a hybrid fruit.
   • Inoculation is a common technique in horticulture for plant breeding.

   Synonymebudengraftgraft