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Definition of pollinate - 2 dictionary results
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pol⋅li⋅nate

  [pol-uh-neyt]
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–verb (used with object), -nat⋅ed, -nat⋅ing. Botany.
to convey pollen to the stigma of (a flower).
Origin:
1870–75; < NL pollin- (s. of pollen) pollen + -ate 1

Related forms:
pol⋅li⋅na⋅tor, noun
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Pollinate your crop
convenient, economic and proven; use a Better Bee
www.abetterbee.com
Pollinators
Indoor & Outdoor Garden Supplies - 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!
www.Gardeners.com
pol·li·nate also pol·len·ate   (pŏl'ə-nāt')   
tr.v.   pol·li·nat·ed also pol·len·at·ed, pol·li·nat·ing also pol·len·at·ing, pol·li·nates also pol·len·ates
To transfer pollen from an anther to the stigma of (a flower).

[New Latin pollen, pollin-, pollen (from Latin, fine flour) + -ate1.]
pol'li·na'tion n., pol'li·na'tor n.
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