hybridization
noun/ˌhaɪbrədəˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #15,431 most common English word
Meaning
the process of crossbreeding two different species or varieties to produce a hybrid.
Example sentence
Scientists use hybridization to combine the best traits of two different plant species.
Synonyms & related words
- crossbreeding
- interbreeding
- crossing
- blending
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