inocula

noun, plural in·oc·u·la [ih-nok-yuh-luh] /ɪˈnɒk yə lə/.

1. the substance used to make an inoculation.

noun plural -la (-lə) or -lants

1. med the substance used in giving an inoculation

n. pl. in•oc•u•lums

1. The microorganisms or other material used in an inoculation.inoculant