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1. fertilisation

noun. creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant.

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  • -ation (English)
  • fertilise (English)

2. cross-fertilisation

noun. interchange between different cultures or different ways of thinking that is mutually productive and beneficial.

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3. self-fertilisation

noun. fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from the same individual.

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4. cross-fertilisation

noun. fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from different individual of the same species.

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5. fertilisation

noun. making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure.

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  • -ation (English)
  • fertilise (English)

Sentences with fertilisation


1. Noun, singular or mass
Improper fertilisation and soil conditions will likely not kill your plant, but the yellowing of leaves is an indication that something is amiss.

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