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   Cross-fer·ti·lize

   /ˈkrɔs ˈfərdlˌaɪz/

   

   verb

   • 1. fertilize (a plant) using pollen from another plant of the same species: "he cross-fertilized some batches of plants"
   • ▪ (of two plants) fertilize each other: "fennel should not be grown near to dill, otherwise the two will cross-fertilize"
   • 2. stimulate the development of (something) with an exchange of ideas or information: "sessions between the two groups cross-fertilize ideas and provide insights"

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   • 1. cross-fertilization noun

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   What does cross-fertilize mean?

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   What does cross fertilization mean?

   • verb (used with object), cross-fer·ti·lized, cross-fer·ti·liz·ing. to cause the cross-fertilization of. verb (used without object), cross-fer·ti·lized, cross-fer·ti·liz·ing. to undergo cross-fertilization. Also especially British, cross-fer·ti·lise .

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   What is an example of cross-fertilization?

   • The fertilization that occurs when a male sex cell from one individual joins to a female sex cell from another individual of the same species. In plants, cross-pollination is an example of cross-fertilization.

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   What is another word for cross-fertilization?

   • Synonyms for cross-fertilization include fertilisation, fertilization, pollination, cross-pollination, self-fertilization, self-pollination, autogamy, allogamy, exchange and interaction. Find more similar words at wordhippo.com!

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   cross–fertilize verb

   also British cross–fertilise /ˈkrɑːsˈfɚtəˌlaɪz/

   cross–fertilizes; cross–fertilized; cross–fertillizing

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   also British cross–fertilisation /ˈkrɑːsˌfɚtələˈzeɪʃən/ Brit /ˈkrɒsˌfəːtəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]

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   cross-fertilize something to help something develop in a useful or positive way by mixing ideas from a different area. The study of psychology has recently been widely cross-fertilized by new discoveries in genetics.

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   cross-fertilize. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Plants, Microbes, genetics, biochem ˌcross-ˈfertilize (also cross-fertilise British English) verb [ transitive] 1 to combine the male sex cells from one type of plant with female sex cells from another 2 to influence someone or something with ideas from other ...

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   4 days ago · To subject or be subjected to cross-fertilization.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   cross-fertilize: 1 v cause to undergo cross-fertilization “Mendel cross-fertilized different kinds of beans” Synonyms: cross-fertilise Type of: fecundate , fertilise , fertilize , inseminate introduce semen into (a female) v undergo cross-fertilization; become fertile Synonyms: cross-fertilise Type of: change state , turn undergo a ...