View synonyms for hybridize

hybridize

[ hahy-bri-dahyz ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, hy·brid·ized, hy·brid·iz·ing.

, hy·brid·ized, hy·brid·iz·ing.

to produce hybrids.
to cause the production of hybrids by crossing.
to form a double-stranded nucleic acid of two single strands of DNA or RNA, or one of each, by allowing the base pairs of the separate strands to form complementary bonds.
to fuse two cells of different genotypes into a hybrid cell.

hybridize

/ ˈhaɪbrɪˌdaɪz /

hybrid·iza·ble adjective
hybrid·i·zation noun
hybrid·ist hybrid·izer noun
inter·hybrid·ize verb (used without object) interhybridized interhybridizing

First recorded in 1835–45; hybrid + -ize

The Carnivora generally are very easy to hybridize, and many successful experiments have been made with animals in captivity.

Besides being variable they hybridize freely and thus the plant-breeder can obtain desirable starting points.

Dr. Wylie was the first man to hybridize the Vitis rotundifolia with other species of grapes.

It is now definitely known that the species of Betula hybridize which may account for the peculiar forms often encountered.

The species freely hybridize, and have been cultivated and planted so extensively that it is difficult to find typical specimens.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse