fertilization

• fertilization

fertilization

Noun

creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant

Synonyms:

• fertilization
• fertilisation
• fecundation
• impregnation

Noun

making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure

Synonyms:

• fertilization
• fertilisation
• fecundation
• dressing