Definitions for fertilization

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fertilization fer·ti·li·za·tion

Spelling: [fur-tl-uh-zey-shuh n]

IPA: /ˌfɜr tl əˈzeɪ ʃən/

Fertilization is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 25 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 27 points.

You can make 1003 anagrams from letters in fertilization (aefiiilnorttz).

Definitions for fertilization

noun

1. an act, process, or instance of fertilizing.
2. the state of being fertilized.
3. Biology. the union of male and female gametic nuclei. fecundation or impregnation of animals or plants.
4. the enrichment of soil, as for the production of crops.

Origin of fertilization

First recorded in 1855-60; fertilize + -ation

Examples for fertilization

This can radically upset her possibility of ovulation, fertilization, implantation, and even nurturing of a pregnancy.

Or are they used in an evolutionary battle of the sexes over who has the last say in fertilization?

This can radically upset her possibility of ovulation, fertilization, implantation and even nurturing of a pregnancy.

This union of the male and female sex cells is called "fertilization."

Fecundation and fertilization are important terms to remember.

Land was cheap and means of fertilization was limited and laborious.

The fertilization of peach-soils is to be considered in a separate topic.

And it would incite fierce resistance from those who believe life begins at fertilization.

fertilization rates and implantation rates were similar—about 35 percent.

The process of fertilization or fecundation is also known as impregnation and conception.