Inoculant
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noun.
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noun.
The active material used in an
inoculation
; an
inoculum
noun.
An
alloyant
used to refine
grains
in a
cast
macrostructure
.
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noun.
a substance (a virus or toxin or immune serum) that is introduced into the body to produce or increase immunity to a particular disease
Word Usage
"For better yields, treat pea seed with inoculant, which is available at most garden centres."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
substance
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
grain refiner