Definition of inoculum

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in·oc·u·lum

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NOUN:
pl. in·oc·u·la (-l

) KEY or in·oc·u·lums

The material used in an inoculation. Also called inoculant.

ETYMOLOGY:
New Latin, from Latin inoculre, to graft a scion ; see inoculate

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