cross–fertilization

noun cross–fer·til·i·za·tion \-ˌfər-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən\

Definition of CROSS-FERTILIZATION

a : fertilization in which the gametes are produced by separate individuals or sometimes by individuals of different kinds

: interchange or interaction (as between different ideas, cultures, or categories) especially of a broadening or productive nature

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1870

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noun cross–fer·til·iza·tion

: fertilization in which the gametes are produced by separate individuals or sometimes by individuals of different kinds

cross–fer·til·iza·tion or British cross–fer·til·isa·tion \-ˌfərt-^əl-ə-ˈzā-shən\

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