Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inoculant

noun

/ɪˈnɒkjʊlənt/

Definition

A substance used to introduce microorganisms into a medium, often to promote growth or fermentation.

Examples

Farmers often use nitrogen-fixing bacteria as an inoculant to improve soil fertility.
The lab technician added the inoculant to the fermentation tank.
Inoculants can help increase the yield of crops by introducing beneficial microbes.

Meaning

Inoculant refers to a material that contains specific microorganisms intended to enhance certain biological processes or to increase the productivity of agricultural crops.