What does cross-fertilize mean?
Definitions for cross-fertilize
cross-fer·til·ize
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Princeton's WordNet
cross-fertilize, cross-fertiliseverb
undergo cross-fertilization; become fertile
cross-fertilize, cross-fertiliseverb
cause to undergo cross-fertilization
"Mendel cross-fertilized different kinds of beans"
Wiktionary
cross-fertilizeverb
To undergo (or cause to undergo) cross-fertilization.
ChatGPT
cross-fertilize
Cross-fertilization is a biological process where the male reproductive cell of one individual combines with the female reproductive cell from another, leading to offspring with a mix of traits from both parents. In a broader sense, it can also refer to the exchange or merging of ideas, methods, or cultural aspects among diverse fields, disciplines, or cultures.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cross-fertilize in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cross-fertilize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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