hybridization
/ˌhʌɪbrɪdʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n
/(also hybridisation)
noun [mass noun]
The process of an animal or plant breeding with an individual of another species or variety: these irises are the products of hybridization carried out by a plant breeding firm natural hybridization of two fungal species...
- The scientists can determine whether hybridization may be occurring in farmers' fields.
- Hybridization was detected by a colour reaction.
- Breeders with bogus American shorthairs produced through illicit hybridization would be allowed to transfer their cats to this newly created amnesty breed.