inoculating
/ɪˈnɑkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of inoculate; the act of introducing a vaccine or substance to produce immunity.
- Inoculating the entire population requires careful planning and resources.
- The veterinarian is inoculating the puppies before they go to their new homes.
- The clinic is inoculating hundreds of people against the flu this week.
- The act of introducing an idea or quality into someone's mind.
- The campaign aims at inoculating the public against misinformation.
- By inoculating students with critical thinking skills, schools prepare them for the future.
- The mentor is inoculating the young artist with confidence and creativity.
Synonyms
adjective
- Used for or relating to the process of inoculation.
- The lab ordered new inoculating equipment for the vaccine trials.
- They used a special inoculating needle for the procedure.
- The nurse prepared the inoculating solution carefully.