Definition of Fertilisation

1. Noun. Creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant.


2. Noun. Making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure.
Exact synonyms: Dressing, Fecundation, Fertilization
Generic synonyms: Enrichment
Specialized synonyms: Top Dressing
Derivative terms: Fecundate, Fertilize

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fertilisation

ferryman
ferrymen
fertile
fertile
fertilely
fertilely
fertileness
fertilenesses
fertiler
fertilest
Fertile Crescent
fertile material
fertile period
fertile period
fertile phase
fertilisation (current term)
fertilise
fertilised
fertilised ovum
fertiliser
fertilisers
fertilities
fertility
fertility
fertility agent
fertility agents
fertility drug
fertility factor
fertility rate
fertility ratio

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