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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.
Exact synonyms: Fecundation, Fertilization, Impregnation
Generic synonyms: Conception, Creation
Specialized synonyms: Pollenation, Pollination, Cross-fertilisation, Cross-fertilization, Self-fertilisation, Self-fertilization, Superfecundation, Superfetation
Derivative terms: Fecundate, Fertilize, Impregnate, Impregnate
Generic synonyms: Conception, Creation
Specialized synonyms: Pollenation, Pollination, Cross-fertilisation, Cross-fertilization, Self-fertilisation, Self-fertilization, Superfecundation, Superfetation
Derivative terms: Fecundate, Fertilize, Impregnate, Impregnate
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
Generic synonyms: Enrichment
Specialized synonyms: Top Dressing
Derivative terms: Fecundate, Fertilize