cross-fertilize

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cross-fer·til·ize (krôs

fûr

tl-

, kr

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

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) to subject or be subjected to cross-fertilization

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Verb	1.	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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