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CROSS-FERTILISATION Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word cross-fertilisation. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word cross-fertilisation. (close relations)
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cross-pollination
nounn
noun

• fertilization by transfer of pollen from the anthers of one flower to the stigma of another

• stimulating influence among diverse elements

crossbreeding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

• reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons)

hybridization
nounn
noun

• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

interbreeding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

• reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons)

intercrossing
verb, nounv, n
verb

• To cross back over one another

• To breed two strains having a common ancestry with one another

noun

• The interbreeding of two strains that have a common ancestry

intermingling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• combine into one

intermixing
verb, nounv, n
verb

• combine into one

cross-fertilization
nounn
noun

• fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from different individual of the same species

• interchange between different cultures or different ways of thinking that is mutually productive and beneficial

Best Hypernyms For CROSS-FERTILISATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cross-fertilisation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
fecundation fertilisation fertilization impregnation interchange reciprocation
Phrases (1)
give-and-take

Alternatives for CROSS-POLLINATION

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