FERTILIZATION Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word fertilization. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FERTILIZATION
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| fecundation | nounn | |||||||
noun • creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant • making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure | ||||||||
| fertilisation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant • making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure | ||||||||
| impregnation | nounn | |||||||
noun • material with which something is impregnated • the process of totally saturating something with a substance • creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant | ||||||||
| conception | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances • the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon • the event that occurred at the beginning of something • the creation of something in the mind | ||||||||
| dressing | nounn | |||||||
noun • savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type • a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables • making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure • a cloth covering for a wound or sore • processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather • the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes • the act of applying a bandage | ||||||||
| syngamy | nounn | |||||||
noun • The fusion of two gametes to form a zygote. | ||||||||
