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pollinating

 

[ ˌpɒləˈneɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

biological process

Pollinating refers to the transfer of pollen from the male anthers of a flower to the female stigma. This process is crucial for the reproduction of flowering plants, enabling the fertilization of ovules and the production of seeds. Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and some birds, play an essential role in this process by facilitating the pollen transfer either intentionally or inadvertently. This biological interaction not only supports biodiversity but also contributes significantly to food production systems.

Synonyms

cross-fertilizing, fertilizing, spreading pollen

Examples of usage

  • Bees are known for pollinating various crops.
  • The role of butterflies in pollinating flowers is often overlooked.
  • Farmers often rely on pollinating insects for a successful harvest.

Translations

Translations of the word "pollinating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 polinizando

🇮🇳 परागण करना

🇩🇪 bestäuben

🇮🇩 penyerbukan

🇺🇦 опилення

🇵🇱 zapylanie

🇯🇵 受粉する

🇫🇷 pollinisation

🇪🇸 polinización

🇹🇷 tozlaşma

🇰🇷 수분

🇸🇦 تلقيح

🇨🇿 oplození

🇸🇰 opelenie

🇨🇳 授粉

🇸🇮 opraševanje

🇮🇸 frjóvgun

🇰🇿 тозаңдану

🇬🇪 მტვრის გადაყვანა

🇦🇿 tozlandırma

🇲🇽 polinización

Etymology

The word 'pollinate' originates from the Latin word 'pollen', which means 'fine dust'. It was adopted into English in the early 19th century, reflecting the growing understanding of plant reproduction and the ecological importance of insects in the process. As agriculture expanded and scientific inquiry into botany progressed, the the significance of pollinators became increasingly acknowledged; hence, the term 'pollination' was formalized to describe the process more accurately. Pollination is now recognized as a fundamental ecological service that supports both natural ecosystems and human agricultural practices.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,982 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.