Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reinoculate
verb
/ˌriːɪˈnɒkjuleɪt/
Definition
To inoculate again, typically referring to the process of introducing a culture or organism back into a substrate or environment.
Examples
- The lab technicians had to reinoculate the samples after the previous batch was contaminated.
- In order to maintain the necessary microbial activity, it is important to reinoculate the soil with beneficial bacteria.
- The researchers decided to reinoculate the test subjects with a different strain to observe the effects.
Meaning
The act of reintroducing microorganisms into a growth medium or environment.
Synonyms
- reintroduce
- reinfuse
- reseed
