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Definition of Hatchability
1. Noun. (context: of an egg) The state of being likely to hatch; a measure of that ability ¹
2. Noun. (context: of a bird etc) The state of being able to produce hatchable eggs; a measure of that ability ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hatchability
1. [n -TIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hatchability
Literary usage of Hatchability
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Mineral Tolerance of Animals by National Research Council (U. S.) (2005)
"Egg production and hatchability were decreased in emu hens during a 4-month
selenium supplementation at 1.55 mg Se/kg DM (Kinder et al., 1995). ..."
2. Annual Report by Guam Agricultural Experiment Station (1918)
"In general the low percentage of hatchability may have been due to the fact that
... This does not explain, however, the decrease in hatchability of eggs ..."
3. Sessional Papers by Ontario Legislative Assembly (1907)
"I look at the hatchability of the eggs in this way. First the number of the eggs
that are fertile, then the percentage of chicks I get out of the total. ..."
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