Word Study
inoculum
CIDE DICTIONARY
inoculum, n.
The preparation of microorganisms which is inoculated{5} into a growth medium; as, a small inoculum may not work well for the production phase of a fermentation. [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
inoculum, n. (pl. inocula) any substance used for inoculation.
Etymology
mod.L (as INOCULATE)
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