hybridize

/ˈhaɪbrɪdaɪz/
verb
  1. To combine two different things to create something new.
    • Engineers hybridize solar and wind power to create more reliable energy systems.
    • The artist hybridizes photography and painting in her work.
    • The chef likes to hybridize Italian and Mexican cuisines in her dishes.
  2. In biology, to crossbreed different species or varieties to produce a hybrid.
    • The lab hybridized a zebrafish with a medaka to study genetic traits.
    • Gardeners often hybridize roses to get new colors and scents.
    • Scientists hybridize different types of corn to improve yield.
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