Inoculum

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɑkjələm/

Definitions of inoculum

noun a substance used for inoculation

Example Sentences

A1 The inoculum was used to start the fermentation process.

A2 The scientist carefully measured the amount of inoculum needed for the experiment.

B1 The inoculum was prepared in a sterile environment to avoid contamination.

B2 The effectiveness of the inoculum in preventing disease was studied in the laboratory.

C1 The inoculum used in the study was a carefully selected strain of bacteria.

C2 The researchers analyzed the composition of the inoculum to determine its efficacy.

Examples of inoculum in a Sentence

formal The inoculum used in the experiment was carefully prepared to ensure accurate results.

informal Make sure you add the right amount of inoculum to the solution.

slang I heard they're using some fancy inoculum for the new batch of plants.

figurative His infectious laughter acted as an inoculum against the gloomy atmosphere.

Grammatical Forms of inoculum

• plural: inoculums
• present tense: inoculates
• future tense: will inoculate
• perfect tense: has inoculated
• continuous tense: is inoculating
• singular: inoculum
• positive degree: more inoculum
• infinitive: to inoculate
• gerund: inoculating
• participle: inoculated

Origin and Evolution of inoculum

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inoculum' originated from Latin, derived from the verb 'inoculare' meaning 'to graft into'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of grafting plants, the term 'inoculum' evolved to refer to a substance containing microorganisms used to inoculate a culture medium or an individual to produce immunity against a specific disease.