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verb (used with object)
1.
to cause the cross-fertilization of.
verb (used without object)
2.
to undergo cross-fertilization.
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Cross-fertilize
is one of our favorite verbs.
So is absquatulate. Does it mean:
| to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly. |
| to flee; abscond: |
Also, especially British, cross-fer·ti·lise.
Origin:
1875–80
1875–80
Related forms
cross-fer·ti·liz·a·ble, adjective
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| cross-fertilize | |
| —vb | |
| to subject or be subjected to cross-fertilization | |
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Science Dictionary
| cross-fertilization
The fertilization that occurs when the nucleus of a male sex cell from one individual joins with the nucleus of a female sex cell from another individual. In plants, cross-pollination is an example of cross-fertilization. Also called allogamy. Compare self-fertilization. cross-fertilize verb |
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