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intercrossing
UK
/ˌɪntəˈkrɒsɪŋ/
US
/ˌɪntərˈkrɔsɪŋ/
Translations
Technical/biological sense: the act or process of intercrossing.
Intercrossing of the two plant varieties produced stronger offspring.
L’intercroisement des deux variétés de plantes a produit une descendance plus vigoureuse.
Additional translations
Used attributively for something that crosses or intersects with something else.
The intercrossing roads formed a confusing junction.
Les routes entrecroisées formaient un carrefour déroutant.
Additional translations
intercrossing
Gerund
intercrossed
Past Simple
intercrossed
Past Participle
intercrossing
Gerund
UK
/ˌɪntəˈkrɒs/
US
/ˌɪntərˈkrɔs/
The botanist aimed to intercross the two plant species to create a more resilient hybrid.
Le botaniste a cherché à hybrider les deux espèces de plantes afin de créer un hybride plus résistant.
The paths intercross at several points throughout the park, creating a complex network of trails.
Les sentiers s'entrecroisent en plusieurs points dans tout le parc, créant un réseau complexe de chemins.
Scientists intercross different strains to improve disease resistance.
Les scientifiques croisent différentes souches pour améliorer la résistance aux maladies.
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Definitions
Intercrossing of the two plant varieties produced stronger offspring.
The intercrossing roads formed a confusing junction.
The botanist aimed to intercross the two plant species to create a more resilient hybrid.
The paths intercross at several points throughout the park, creating a complex network of trails.