instillation

[ in-stuh-ley-shuhn ]

/ ˌɪn stəˈleɪ ʃən /

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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

Words nearby instillation

instigate, instigation, instigator, instil, instill, instillation, instillator, instinct, instinctive, in stitches, institute

Example sentences from the Web for instillation

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
The occasion was the instillation of life into the legendary monster.
In Eastern Seas|J. J. Smith
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
If the object be a living insect it should be killed at once by the instillation of warm oil, rectified spirit, or chloroform.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various