inoculate

/ɪˈnɒkjuleɪt/verb
High School
1

To introduce an antigenic substance or vaccine into something (e.g. the body) or someone, such as to produce immunity to a specific disease.

2

To safeguard or protect something as if by inoculation.

3

To add one substance to another.

4

To graft by inserting buds.

5

To introduce into the mind (used especially of harmful ideas or principles).

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