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fertilization

fer·ti·li·zation

US/ˌfɜrtʌlɪˈzeɪʃʌn/ rare

noun

1.

creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant

Synonyms
2.

Origin

From French fertilisation; equivalent to fertilize + -ation.

Phrases

  • alternative fertilization
  • close fertilization
  • external fertilization
  • in vitro fertilization
  • internal fertilization
  • legitimate fertilization

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