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outcrossed

/ˈaʊtkrɒst/

/ˈaʊtkrɑst/

outcrossverb

outcrossed

Past Simple

outcrossed

Past Simple

outcrossed

Past Participle

outcrossing

Gerund

/ˈaʊtkrɒs/

/ˈaʊtkrɑs/

Translations

Farmers often outcross different breeds to improve livestock.

Фермеры часто скрещивают разные породы, чтобы улучшить скот.

Definitions

To breed an animal or plant with one from a different genetic line or population.

The farmer decided to outcross his cattle to improve their genetic diversity.

Synonyms

outcrossnoun

Definitions

The act of breeding an animal or plant with one from a different breed or variety to introduce new genetic material.

The farmer decided to use an outcross to improve the genetic diversity of his cattle herd.

An individual animal or plant that is the result of such a breeding process.

The new outcross showed improved resistance to disease compared to the purebred animals.

outcrossadjective

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or produced by outcrossing.

Outcross progeny often display greater genetic diversity than inbred lines.