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Antonyms
Etymology
1. fertilisation
noun. 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
- creation
- superfetation
- self-fertilization
- impregnation
- conception
- fecundation
- superfecundation
- self-fertilisation
- cross-fertilization
- pollenation
- fertilization
- cross-fertilisation
Antonyms
- cross-fertilization
- finish
- ending
- allogamy
Etymology
- -ation (English)
- fertilise (English)
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2. cross-fertilisation
noun. interchange between different cultures or different ways of thinking that is mutually productive and beneficial.
Synonyms
- interchange
- cross-fertilization
- reciprocation
Antonyms
- buy
- fertilisation
- impregnation
- fecundation
3. self-fertilisation
noun. fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from the same individual.
Synonyms
- self-fertilization
- impregnation
- autogamy
- fecundation
- fertilization
Antonyms
- allogamy
- self-fertilization
- fertilisation
- impregnation
4. cross-fertilisation
noun. fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from different individual of the same species.
Synonyms
- impregnation
- fecundation
- cross-fertilization
- fertilization
- allogamy
Antonyms
- autogamy
- self-fertilisation
- fertilization
5. fertilisation
noun. making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure.
Synonyms
- fecundation
- top dressing
- fertilization
- enrichment
Antonyms
- cross-pollination
- natural object
- inactivity
- artifact
Etymology
- -ation (English)
- fertilise (English)
Sentences with fertilisation
1. Noun, singular or mass
Improper fertilisation and soil conditions will likely not kill your plant, but the yellowing of leaves is an indication that something is amiss.