hybridization

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

Etymology

* hybrid + -ization

Synonyms

hybridisation, crossbreeding, crossing, cross, interbreeding, hybridizing

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