Crossbreeding
Crossbreeding noun - (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids.
Cross is a synonym for crossbreeding. In some cases you can use "Cross" instead the word "Crossbreeding" as a noun or a verb.
Nearby Word: crossbreed
Cross
Cross noun - (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids.
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