outbreeding
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌaʊtˈbriːd/
Definition
To produce offspring by crossing with an unrelated individual or different breed, often to improve genetic qualities.
Examples
The study focused on how to outbreed certain domestic animals to enhance disease resistance.
Farmers often outbreed their livestock to avoid the negative effects of inbreeding.
Selective breeding programs aim to outbreed animals with desirable traits from different populations.
How to Use outbreeding
- outbreed with (prepositional phrase)
- To crossbreed an animal or plant with another from a different group or species. — "The researchers decided to outbreed the native sheep with a hardier breed from the mountains."
- outbreed X and Y (collocation)
- To produce offspring by crossing two different types of individuals or breeds. — "They plan to outbreed the strong male with the most productive female to improve the herd."
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