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hybridization

hyb·ri·di·zation

UK/haɪ.bɹɪd.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US/ˌhaɪbrʌdʌˈzeɪʃʌn/ uncommon

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(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

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* hybrid + -ization

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