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- [kraws, kros pol-uh-ney-shuh n]
- /krɔs, krɒs ˌpɒl əˈneɪ ʃən/
- /krɒs pɔlɪˈneɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kraws, kros pol-uh-ney-shuh n]
- /krɔs, krɒs ˌpɒl əˈneɪ ʃən/
Definitions of cross-pollination word
- noun cross-pollination the transfer of pollen from the anthers of one flower to the stigma of another flower by the action of wind, insects, etc 3
- noun cross-pollination the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another with a different genetic composition, as by insects, or deliberately by a botanist 3
- noun cross-pollination Botany. the transfer of pollen from the flower of one plant to the flower of a plant having a different genetic constitution. Compare self-pollination. 1
- noun cross-pollination a sharing or interchange of knowledge, ideas, etc., as for mutual enrichment; cross-fertilization. 1
- noun cross-pollination (botany) Fertilization by the transfer of pollen from an anther of one plant to a stigma of another. 0
- noun cross-pollination (figuratively) Inspiration, stimulation or influence between diverse elements. 0
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Origin of cross-pollination
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85
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Parts of speech for Cross-pollination
noun
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preposition
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cross-pollination popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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