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inoculum

/ɪˈnɒkjʊləm/ noun · British & US
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What does inoculum mean?

noun

A small quantity of a substance, especially a microorganism, used to infect a host or to initiate a culture.

Example

"The inoculum was carefully prepared to ensure the growth of the bacteria."

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