CEFR B2

hybridization

noun

Meaning

The process of producing offspring by mating two different species or varieties of plants or animals, or the resulting offspring.

Examples

The hybridization of roses has led to many new colors and forms.
Genetic hybridization is a key technique in modern agriculture.

Synonyms: crossbreeding, interbreeding, fusion

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hybridization (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪbrɪdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of producing offspring by mating two different species or varieties of plants or animals, or the resulting offspring.

Examples

The hybridization of roses has led to many new colors and forms.
Genetic hybridization is a key technique in modern agriculture.
The study focused on the hybridization between wolves and domestic dogs.

How to Use hybridization

hybridization of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what is being combined or merged. — "The hybridization of these two species resulted in a sterile offspring."
hybridization between (prepositional phrase): Used to indicate the two distinct entities that are being combined. — "The study examined the hybridization between the two distinct populations."

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