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cross-fertilize
[ kraws-fur-tl-ahyz, kros- ]
/ ˈkrɔsˈfɜr tlˌaɪz, ˈkrɒs- /
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verb (used with object), cross-fer·ti·lized, cross-fer·ti·liz·ing.
to cause the cross-fertilization of.
verb (used without object), cross-fer·ti·lized, cross-fer·ti·liz·ing.
to undergo cross-fertilization.
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Also especially British, cross-fer·ti·lise .
Origin of cross-fertilize
First recorded in 1875–80
OTHER WORDS FROM cross-fertilize
cross-fer·ti·liz·a·ble, adjectiveWords nearby cross-fertilize
cross-eye, cross-eyed, cross-fade, cross-fertile, cross-fertilization, cross-fertilize, cross-file, crossfire, cross flap, crossfoot, cross fox
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British Dictionary definitions for cross-fertilize
cross-fertilize
verb
to subject or be subjected to cross-fertilization
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