In*oc"u*la"tion (?), n. [L. inoculatio: cf. F. inoculation.] 1. The act
or art of inoculating trees or plants.
2. (Med.) The act or practice of communicating a disease to a person in
health, by inserting contagious matter in his skin or flesh.
The use was formerly limited to the intentional communication of the
smallpox, but is now extended to include any similar introduction of
modified virus; as, the inoculation of rabies by Pasteur.
3. Fig.: The communication of principles, especially false principles,
to the mind.
In*oc"u*la`tor (?), n. [L.: cf. F. inoculateur.] One who inoculates;
one who propagates plants or diseases by inoculation.
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In*o"di*ate (n*"d*t), v. t. [Pref. in- in + L. odium hatred.] To make
odious or hateful. [Obs.] South.
In*o"dor*ate (?), a. Inodorous. [Obs.] Bacon.
In*o"dor*ous (?), a. [L. inodorus. See In- not, and Odorous.] Emitting
no odor; wthout smell; scentless; odorless. -- In*o"dor*ous*ness, n.
In"of*fen"sive (?), a. [Pref. in- not + offensiue: cf. F. inoffensif.]
1. Giving no offense, or provocation; causing no uneasiness, annoyance,
or disturbance; as, an inoffensive man, answer, appearance.