cross-fertilize

cross-fer·til·ize

(krôs′fûr′tl-īz′, krŏs′-)

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.

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cross-fertilize

vb

(Biology) to subject or be subjected to cross-fertilization

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cross-fertilize

Past participle: cross-fertilized
Gerund: cross-fertilizing

Imperative

cross-fertilize

cross-fertilize

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Thesaurus

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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Translations

cross-fertilize

[ˈkrɒsˈfɜːtɪlaɪz] VT → fecundar por fertilización cruzada

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