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autosexing

/ˈɔː.təʊˌsek.sɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈɔː.təʊˌsek.sɪŋ/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее метод селекции, особенно у домашней птицы, который позволяет различать пол только что вылупившихся цыплят по видимым признакам.

A noun referring to a breeding technique, especially in domestic fowl, that allows the sex of newly hatched chicks to be distinguished by visible characteristics.

uncountable

  1. Sex identification at hatchingC2formalscientific

    A breeding technique, especially in domestic fowl, that allows the sex of newly hatched chicks to be determined by visible physical characteristics.

    ruОпределение пола при вылуплении

    • Autosexing breeds of chickens are popular among poultry farmers.
    • The development of autosexing has simplified the process of separating male and female chicks.
    • Through autosexing, breeders can identify the sex of a chick immediately after it hatches.
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