interbreeding
/ˌɪntərˈbriːdɪŋ/
noun
- The process or act of breeding between different types, varieties, or species.
- The study focused on the interbreeding of wild and domestic cats.
- Interbreeding between closely related species can sometimes produce sterile offspring.
- Interbreeding has led to the development of many new crop varieties.
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verb
- Present participle of interbreed: engaging in breeding with a different type, variety, or species.
- Scientists are interbreeding different strains of rice to create a drought-resistant plant.
- Farmers are interbreeding their cattle to improve milk production.
- The two bird populations are interbreeding along the border of their territories.