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Meaning of SELF-FERTILIZATION

Pronunciation:  self `furtli'zeyshun

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from the same individual
 

SELF-FERTILIZATION is a 18 letter word that starts with S.

 

 Synonyms: self-fertilisation
 
 Antonyms: cross-fertilisation, cross-fertilization
 
 See Also: autogamy, fecundation, fertilisation, fertilization, impregnation

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Self`-fer`ti*li*za"tion\, n. (Bot.)
The fertilization of a flower by pollen from the same flower
and without outer aid; autogamy.
 

 

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