 fecundation |
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| 1. | [ 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 | |
| Synonyms: | fertilisation impregnation fertilization | |
| Related terms: | creation superfecundation self-fertilization pollination superfetation cross-fertilization impregnate inseminate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure | |
| Synonyms: | dressing fertilisation fertilization | |
| Related terms: | enrichment top_dressing fertilize | |
| Similar spelling: |
fecundate fecundity |
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