variolisation
World English Dictionary
variolate (ˈvɛərɪəˌleɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to inoculate with the smallpox virus |
| —adj | |
| 2. | marked or pitted with or as if with the scars of smallpox |
| [C18: from | |
| vario'lation | |
| —n | |
| varioli'zation | |
| —n | |
| varioli'sation | |
| —n | |
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Variolisation
is always a great word to know.
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| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
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