CEFR B2

crossbreeding

verb

Meaning

To breed animals or plants of different types or varieties so that they produce offspring that have characteristics of both parents.

Examples

Scientists are working to crossbreed drought-resistant crops with high-yield varieties.
The zoo aims to crossbreed the endangered tigers with closely related subspecies to maintain genetic diversity.

Synonyms: hybridize, interbreed, mongrelize

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crossbreeding (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɒsbriːd/

Definition

To breed animals or plants of different types or varieties so that they produce offspring that have characteristics of both parents.

Examples

Scientists are working to crossbreed drought-resistant crops with high-yield varieties.
The zoo aims to crossbreed the endangered tigers with closely related subspecies to maintain genetic diversity.

How to Use crossbreeding

crossbreed with (prepositional phrase): To breed an animal or plant with another of a different type or variety. — "They plan to crossbreed the prize-winning bull with cows from a different lineage."

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