verb (usually used with 'to') as in strong fondness

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crossbreeding, hybridization, breeding

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Example Sentences

Example:Crossbreeding is widely used in agriculture to produce crops with better yields.

Definition:The crossing of two genetically distinct organisms to produce hybrids.

From crossbreeding

Example:Hybridization in wildlife is a natural process, but it can also be done artificially in laboratories.

Definition:The process of creating hybrids by crossing different species or breeds.

From hybridization

Example:Scientists used selective breeding to develop a new disease-resistant variety of rice.

Definition:The practice of making animals or plants fertile with the intention of producing fertile offspring, especially for the improvement of species traits.

From breeding