ALL meanings of cross-fertilization
cross-fer·ti·li·za·tion
C c - noun cross-fertilization fertilization by the fusion of male and female gametes from different individuals of the same species 3
- noun cross-fertilization Biology. the fertilization of an organism by the fusion of an egg from one individual with a sperm or male gamete from a different individual. 1
- noun cross-fertilization Botany. fertilization of the flower of one plant by a gamete from the flower of a closely related plant (opposed to self-fertilization). 1
- noun cross-fertilization (not in technical use) cross-pollination. 1
- noun cross-fertilization interaction or interchange, as between two or more cultures, fields of activity or knowledge, or the like, that is mutually beneficial and productive: a cross-fertilization of scientific and technical disciplines. 1
- noun cross-fertilization Fertilization by the union of gametes of different plants (sometimes of different species). 0
- noun cross-fertilization (by extension) The mutual exchange of ideas or concepts from different fields for mutual benefit. 0