INOCULATES
10 letters · 5 syllables · verb
Definition of INOCULATES
To introduce an antigenic substance or vaccine into something (e.g. the body) or someone, such as to produce immunity to a specific disease.
(by extension) To safeguard or protect something as if by inoculation.
To add one substance to another; to spike.
"The culture medium was inoculated with selenium to investigate the rate of uptake."
Examples of INOCULATES in a Sentence
- "The culture medium was inoculated with selenium to investigate the rate of uptake."
Word Details
Is INOCULATES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INOCULATES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INOCULATES uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INOCULATES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | o | c | u | l | a | t | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INOCULATES
100 words from the letters in INOCULATES
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How to Use INOCULATES in Word Games
INOCULATES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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