noun
- plural of inoculum; substances containing microorganisms used for inoculation
Usage: medical; scientific
Examples
- The laboratory prepared several inoculums for the vaccination program.
- Different bacterial inoculums were tested in the experiment.
- The researcher stored the viral inoculums at low temperatures.
- Medical staff administered the inoculums to prevent disease outbreaks.
- Scientists compared the effectiveness of various inoculums.
- The quality of the inoculums was carefully monitored throughout the study.