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inoculation

/ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ɪˌnɑkjəˈleɪʃən/

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noun

Inoculation, vaccination

The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.

Examples :

"The children received their flu inoculation at school today to protect them from getting sick this winter. "

Les enfants ont reçu leur vaccination contre la grippe à l'école aujourd'hui pour les protéger de tomber malades cet hiver.

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noun

L'introduction d'un micro-organisme dans un milieu de culture

The introduction of a microorganism into a culture medium.

Examples :

"The inoculation of bacteria into the nutrient broth was part of the science experiment in biology class. "

L'inoculation de bactéries dans le bouillon nutritif faisait partie de l'expérience scientifique en cours de biologie.

medicine biology microorganism disease

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noun

Greffage

The insertion of the buds of one plant into another; grafting.

Examples :

"The gardener used inoculation to create a rose bush with multiple colors by attaching buds from different roses onto a single stem. "

Le jardinier a utilisé le greffage pour créer un rosier multicolore en attachant des bourgeons de différentes roses sur une seule tige.

agriculture plant science

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noun

Inoculum, inoculation

An inoculum; that which is inoculated.

Examples :

"The inoculation of the new flu vaccine was administered at the school clinic. "

L'inoculation du nouveau vaccin contre la grippe a été administrée à la clinique scolaire.

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