1. Creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant
   - fertilisation [Brit], fecundation, impregnation 
2. Making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure
   - fertilisation [Brit], fecundation, dressing

Derived forms: fertilizations

See also: fertilize

Type of: conception, creation, enrichment

Encyclopedia: Fertilization

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