fertilization
UK/,fɜːtɪlaɪ'zeɪʃ(ə)n/US/.fә:tilai'zeiʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
The act of fertilizing; in biology, the union of male and female cells to form a new individual.
施肥；（生物）受精
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfertilizecarry, bear, bring
+
-ationsuffix
=fertilization
fertilize + -ation = the act/result of fertilizing.
Common Collocations
- 1.in vitro fertilization体外受精
- 2.cross-fertilization异花授粉
Example Sentences
- 1.
In vitro fertilization helps couples conceive.