instillation

[ in-stuh-ley-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of instilling.
2. something instilled.

Other Words From

• prein·stil·lation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of instillation¹

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin instillātiōn- (stem of instillātiō ), equivalent to instillāt(us) past participle of instillāre to instill + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

Penn State accepted the suggested and practiced at the military instillation and played the game.

From The Daily Beast

Instil a few drops of a sterile solution of cocaine, and repeat the instillation in two minutes.

From Project Gutenberg

They are easily removed with a spud or needle, after the instillation of a drop of 4% cocaine solution.

From Project Gutenberg

If the object be a living insect it should be killed at once by the instillation of warm oil, rectified spirit, or chloroform.

From Project Gutenberg

The occasion was the instillation of life into the legendary monster.

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