Fertilization Definition
fûrtl-ĭ-zāshən
noun
The act or process of initiating biological reproduction by insemination or pollination.
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The union of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
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The act or process of applying a fertilizer.
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Other Word Forms of Fertilization
Noun
Singular:
fertilization
Plural:
fertilizationsOrigin of Fertilization
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From French fertilisation
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