fertilization
/ˌfɜːrtələˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process in which a male reproductive cell joins with a female reproductive cell to create a new living thing.
- In humans, fertilization usually happens inside the mother's body.
- The flower's fertilization occurs when pollen reaches the ovule.
- After fertilization, the egg begins to divide and grow into an embryo.
- The act of adding natural or chemical substances to soil to help plants grow better.
- Proper fertilization of the garden helps vegetables grow large and healthy.
- Farmers rely on fertilization to keep their crops productive year after year.
- Over-fertilization can harm the environment by washing chemicals into rivers.
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