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cross-fertilize

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cross-fer·til·ize (krôsfûrtl-z, krs-)
intr. & tr.v. cross-fer·til·ized, cross-fer·til·iz·ing, cross-fer·til·iz·es
To undergo or cause to undergo cross-fertilization.
cross-fertilize
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) to subject or be subjected to cross-fertilization
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Verb1.cross-fertilize - undergo cross-fertilization; become fertile
cross-fertilise
change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"
2.cross-fertilize - cause to undergo cross-fertilization; "Mendel cross-fertilized different kinds of beans"
cross-fertilise
fecundate, inseminate, fertilise, fertilize - introduce semen into (a female)
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cross-fertilize [ˈkrɒsˈfɜːtɪlaɪz] VT → fecundar por fertilización cruzada


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