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cross-fertilize
verb
cross-fertilized
Past Simple
cross-fertilized
Past Participle
cross-fertilizing
Gerund
взаимообогащать
перен.; об идеях, дисциплинах
The workshop was designed to cross-fertilize ideas from engineering and art.
Семинар был организован, чтобы взаимообогащать идеи инженерии и искусства.
перекрёстно опылять
биол.; о растениях
The botanist cross-fertilized the two orchid species to create a new hybrid.
Ботаник перекрёстно опылил два вида орхидей, чтобы создать новый гибрид.
Additional translations
скрещивать
селекция; о растениях и животных
перекрёстно оплодотворять
биол.; о животных
Synonyms
cross-pollinate
hybridize
crossbreed
interbreed
pollinate
fertilize
impregnate
interfertilize
hybridise
mix
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cross-fertilize
verb
To fertilize (a plant or animal) by combining gametes from different individuals, strains, or species.
The botanist cross-fertilized the two orchid species to create a new hybrid.
Figuratively, to enrich or stimulate (an activity, idea, etc.) by exchanging or combining diverse elements.
The workshop was designed to cross-fertilize ideas from engineering and art.
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