Intercross
Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪntɝˈkɹɔs/
Intercross (verb)
- to breed two different plants or animals together to create a new type.
Examples
- Farmers often intercross plants to create new varieties.
- Scientists intercross different species to study genetic traits.
Common collocations: intercross species, intercross plants, successfully intercross, successful intercross, genetic intercross
Intercross (noun)
- an organism or plant that is the result of breeding two different types together.
Examples
- The intercross of these breeds resulted in a stronger animal.
- This flower is an intercross of two rare species.