inoculative

/ɪˈnɑkjəˌleɪtɪv/
adjective
  1. Relating to or serving as an inoculation; intended to protect or prepare.
    • The program had an inoculative purpose, teaching kids how to resist peer pressure.
    • Some plants have an inoculative quality that helps them fight off pests.
    • The doctor explained the inoculative effects of the new vaccine.
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