crossbreeding

• Nom désignant le processus de croisement d'espèces, de variétés ou de races différentes d'animaux ou de plantes pour obtenir des hybrides, souvent utilisé en génétique et en sélection.

A noun referring to the process of mixing different species, varieties, or races of animals or plants to produce hybrids, often used in genetics and breeding contexts.

indénombrable

1. Genetic mixing of species or varietiesB2formalscientific

   The process of mating or combining different species, breeds, or varieties of plants or animals to produce offspring with mixed genetic traits.

   croisement interspécifique

   • Crossbreeding of wheat varieties has led to more resilient crops.
   • The farmer practiced crossbreeding to create a new type of cattle.
   • Crossbreeding in dogs can sometimes reduce genetic health problems.

   Synonymescross-fertilizationcrossinghybridizationinterbreeding

2. Reproduction between different racesC1formal

   The act of reproduction between individuals of different racial backgrounds, especially involving white and non-white persons.

   Croisement entre races

   • Historically, crossbreeding between different races was a controversial topic.
   • The study examined the social attitudes toward crossbreeding in the 19th century.
   • Crossbreeding between white and non-white individuals was once illegal in some regions.

   Synonymesamalgamationinterbreedingintermixturemiscegenation

   Antonymesinbreeding

• Verbe désignant l'action de créer un organisme hybride en croisant deux espèces, variétés ou races différentes, souvent dans un but de sélection.

A verb used to describe the act of producing a hybrid organism by breeding two different species, varieties, or breeds.

verbe irrégulier

1. Breeding of different species or varietiesB2formalscientific

   To produce offspring by mating two different species, breeds, or varieties of animals or plants.

   Croiser des espèces ou variétés différentes

   • Farmers often crossbreed cattle to improve milk production.
   • Scientists crossbreed different strains of wheat for better disease resistance.
   • They crossbred a lion and a tiger to create a liger.

   Synonymescrossinterbreed