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inoculant

/ɪˈnuːkʌlənt/ noun · British & US
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What does inoculant mean?

noun

A substance used to inoculate, especially a vaccine or a microorganism used to introduce a beneficial effect into a plant or animal.

Example

"The farmer applied an inoculant to the soil to improve the crop's yield."

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