Crossbreeding and Crossing

Crossbreeding

Crossbreeding noun - (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids.

Crossing is a synonym for crossbreeding. In some cases you can use "Crossing" instead a noun "Crossbreeding".

Nearby Word: crossbreed

Crossing

Crossing noun - (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids.
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Synonyms for Crossing

Crossbreeding is a synonym for crossing. You can use "Crossbreeding" instead a noun "Crossing".

Nearby Words: cross, crossed, crossbar, crossover
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