instillation
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- preinstillation noun
Etymology
Origin of instillation
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
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The New York Times, citing Israeli intelligence sources, reported that the main targets appeared to be military instillations in the occupied Golan Heights.
From BBC
Before any instillation can take place the application will need to be referred to the secretary of state.
From BBC
It applies to military instillations as well as infrastructure like airports and seaports, water and wastewater treatment plants, natural gas and oil processing facilities, power plants, spaceports, and telecommunications central switching offices.
From Washington Times
The sale will include work by emerging artists, but also some from big names like Ghanaian sculpture El Anatsui, whose New Layout instillation sold for $1.9m in New York last year.
From BBC
Gesiye, who had travelled from Trinidad to see her instillation at the museum, said she was struck by the size of Picton's portrait.
From BBC
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