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CROSS-FERTILIZATION

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There are 2 meanings of the word Cross-Fertilization.

Cross-Fertilization - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cross-fertilisation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fecundationfertilisationfertilizationimpregnation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
self-fertilization

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

Example: "The cross-fertilization of science and the creative arts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cross-fertilisation

Example Sentences

"The process of cross-fertilization can lead to stronger and healthier offspring."
"In nature, cross-fertilization occurs when pollen from one plant fertilizes the flowers of another plant."
"The study of cross-fertilization in animals is an important field in biology."
"The process of cross-fertilization allows for the exchange of genetic material between individuals."
"Scientists are studying the effects of cross-fertilization on crop yields."
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Is CROSS-FERTILIZATION a valid Scrabble word?
No, cross-fertilization is NOT valid for Scrabble
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