instillation

[ in-stuh-ley-shuhn ]

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noun

the act of instilling.
something instilled.

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

Other words from instillation

pre·in·stil·la·tion, noun

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How to use instillation in a sentence

Penn State accepted the suggested and practiced at the military instillation and played the game.
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Instil a few drops of a sterile solution of cocaine, and repeat the instillation in two minutes.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry Eyre
They are easily removed with a spud or needle, after the instillation of a drop of 4% cocaine solution.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) | Various
If the object be a living insect it should be killed at once by the instillation of warm oil, rectified spirit, or chloroform.
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The occasion was the instillation of life into the legendary monster.
In Eastern Seas | J. J. Smith

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