Hybridize: meaning, definitions and examples
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hybridize
[ ˈhaɪbrɪdaɪz ]
genetics
To breed or cause to interbreed different varieties or species of plants or animals.
Synonyms
cross-pollinate, crossbreed, interbreed
Examples of usage
- Farmers hybridize different types of crops to create new varieties with desirable traits.
- Scientists hybridize different species of flowers to develop unique hybrids.
Translations
Translations of the word "hybridize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hibridizar
🇮🇳 संकरित करना
🇩🇪 hybridisieren
🇮🇩 menghibridkan
🇺🇦 гібридизувати
🇵🇱 hybrydyzować
🇯🇵 交配する
🇫🇷 hybrider
🇪🇸 hibridar
🇹🇷 melezlemek
🇰🇷 교배하다
🇸🇦 تهجين
🇨🇿 hybridizovat
🇸🇰 hybridizovať
🇨🇳 杂交
🇸🇮 hibridizirati
🇮🇸 blanda saman
🇰🇿 гибридтеу
🇬🇪 გაჰიბრიდება
🇦🇿 hibridləşdirmək
🇲🇽 hibridar
Word origin
The term 'hybridize' originates from the word 'hybrid', which first appeared in the mid-17th century, derived from the Latin 'hybridus' meaning 'of mixed character'. The concept of hybridization in genetics was developed in the 19th century by Gregor Mendel, the father of modern genetics. Hybridization plays a crucial role in modern agriculture and horticulture, allowing for the creation of new plant varieties with improved traits.
See also: hybrid, hybridization.