fertilization
Collocations
4ADJ.
behind, diverse, important, molecular
FERTILIZATION + NOUN
pollen, self-fertilization
PREP.
during, from, in, than, with
ADV.
naturally
Definitions
noun
The act or process of rendering fertile.
The act of fecundating or impregnating the gametes of animals, plants, etc.; including the process by which in flowers the pollen renders the ovule fertile, an analogous process in flowerless plants, or the joining of sperm and egg in anima
In plants, the ability to recognize self from nonself plays an important role in fertilization, because self-fertilization will result in less diverse offspring than fertilization with pollen from another individual.
The act of applying fertilizer to soil.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure
- fertilisation
- fecundation
- dressing
noun — creation by the physical union of male and female gametes
- fertilisation
- fecundation
- impregnation
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
5In plants, the ability to recognize self from nonself plays an important role in fertilization, because self-fertilization will result in less diverse offspring than fertilization with pollen from ano
WiktionaryWe will study the underlying molecular occurrences of fertilization.
Tatoeba · #1126523We will study the chemistry behind fertilization.
Tatoeba · #1126524For women who are unable to conceive naturally, in vitro fertilization gives them a chance to have a child.
Tatoeba · #8471286The pollen tube grows down the style to reach the ovary during fertilization.
Tatoeba · #13568782