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cross-pollinating

/ˈkrɒs ˈpɒl.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/

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adjective

formalcommonscientific/ˈkrɒs ˈpɒl.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/

Describing the process of transferring pollen from one plant to another, often used metaphorically to indicate the exchange of ideas or influences between different fields or groups.

  • 🇷🇺Описывающий процесс переноса пыльцы с одного растения на другое, часто используемый метафорически для обозначения обмена идеями или влияниями между разными областями или группами.
  1. Relating to cross-pollination B2 formal scientific

    Of or relating to the process of transferring pollen from one plant to another, often resulting in hybridization.

    • Cross-pollinating plants can produce more resilient offspring.
    • The cross-pollinating nature of bees is vital for many crops.
    • Cross-pollinating flowers often yield more diverse genetic traits.

    🇷🇺Относящийся к перекрестному опылению

    Synonyms: allogamous

  • more cross-pollinating comparative form
  • most cross-pollinating superlative form

verb

C1formalcommon/krɒs ˈpɒl.ɪ.neɪt/

A verb used to indicate the transfer of pollen from one plant to another, or metaphorically, the exchange of ideas or information between different fields or groups.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, используемый для обозначения переноса пыльцы с одного растения на другое или, в переносном смысле, обмена идеями или информацией между разными областями или группами.
  1. Fertilize by transferring pollen B2 formal scientific

    To transfer pollen from the flower of one plant to the flower of another plant, resulting in fertilization and seed production.

    • Bees cross-pollinate many types of fruit trees.
    • Gardeners often cross-pollinate different varieties to create new hybrids.
    • The wind can also cross-pollinate certain grasses and crops.

    🇷🇺Перекрестно опылять

    Synonyms: cross-fertilize

  • cross-pollinated past participle
  • cross-pollinated past simple
  • cross-pollinating present participle
  • cross-pollinates third person singular