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cross-pollinate

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cross-pol·li·nate (krôspl-nt, krs-)
tr.v. cross-pol·li·nat·ed, cross-pol·li·nat·ing, cross-pol·li·nates
1. To pollinate (a flower) by means of cross-pollination.
2. To influence or inspire (another), especially in a reciprocal manner.
cross-pollinate
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) to subject or be subjected to cross-pollination
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Verb1.cross-pollinate - fertilize by transfering pollen
pollenate, pollinate
fecundate, inseminate, fertilise, fertilize - introduce semen into (a female)


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