Definition of Backcross

1. Verb. Mate a hybrid of the first generation with one of its parents.


Definition of Backcross

1. Verb. (genetics) To cross a hybrid with one of its parents ¹

2. Noun. The act of such a crossing ¹

3. Noun. An individual produced by such a crossing ¹

4. Noun. (juggling) (alternative form of back cross) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Backcross

1. [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Backcross

backchecking
backchecks
backcloth
backcloths
backcomb
backcombed
backcombing
backcombs
backcountries
backcountry
backcourt
backcourtman
backcourtmen
backcourts
backcrawl
backcross (current term)
backcrossed
backcrosses
backcrossing
backdate
backdated
backdates
backdating
backdoor
backdoored
backdooring
backdoors
backdown
backdowns
backdraft

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