About The Word Intercross
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Intercross
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What's The Definition Of Intercross?Synonyms | Synonyms for Intercross: Related Terms | Find terms related to Intercross: See Also | Intercross In Webster's Dictionary \In`ter*cross"\ (?; 115), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p.
{Intercrossed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Intercrossing}.]
1. To cross each other, as lines.
2. (Biol.) To fertilize by the impregnation of one species or
variety by another; to impregnate by a different species
or variety.
\In"ter*cross`\, n. The process or result of cross fertilization between different kinds of animals, or different varieties of plants. We have reason to believe that occasional intercrosses take place with all animals and plants. --Darwin. |
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