Cross-fertilize Definition

krôsfûrtl-īz, krŏs-
cross-fertilized, cross-fertilize
verb
cross-fertilized, cross-fertilize
To undergo or cause to undergo cross-fertilization.
American Heritage
To fertilize or be fertilized by pollen with different genes.
Webster's New World
To fertilize or be fertilized by a male gamete from another animal, as in the mutual exchange of sperm between individuals in a hermaphroditic species.
Webster's New World
To fuse a male and female gamete derived from different varieties or species.
Webster's New World
To undergo or cause to undergo cross-fertilization.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
  • cross-fertilise

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