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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