fertilization [fur-tl-uh-zey-shuhn] Example Sentences
Main Entry:
fertilization [fur-tl-uh-zey-shuhn]
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: the enrichment of land
Synonyms: covering, dressing, enrichment, liming, manuring, mulching, preparation, spreading
Main Entry: conception
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: beginning, birth
Synonyms: fertilization, formation, germination, impregnation, inception, initiation, insemination, invention, launching, origin, outset, start
Notes: a concept is a more definite, more unitary, more complete type of notion than is a conception, which is more of an ideational structure with a potential for realization (rather like a schema)
Antonyms: abortion, death
Main Entry: pregnancy
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: gestation
Synonyms: child-bearing, fertilization, germination, gravidity, gravidness, impregnation, parturiency, propagation
Example Sentences
  • The eggs of other fish are abandoned immediately after fertilization.
  • Integrated organic and inorganic fertilization is needed to increase the yield of crops.
  • However, the seedlings require careful watering, fertilization and weed-insect control.
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Main Entry: gravidity
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: pregnancy
Synonyms: child-bearing, fertilization, germination, gestation, gravidness, impregnation, parturiency, propagation
Main Entry: gravidness
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: pregnancy
Synonyms: child-bearing, fertilization, germination, gestation, gravidity, impregnation, parturiency, propagation
Main Entry: parturiency
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: pregnancy
Synonyms: child-bearing, fertilization, germination, gestation, gravidity, gravidness, impregnation, propagation
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