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fertilization in Portuguese

fertilization in Portuguese is fertilização, fecundação — fertilization means the joining of a sperm and egg (or pollen and ovule) to produce offspring.

fertilization in Portuguese

fertilização
noun
The act or process of rendering fertile.
fecundação
noun
The act of fecundating or impregnating the gametes of animals, plants, etc.; including the process by which in flowers the pollen renders the ovule fertile, an analogous process in flowerless plants, or the joining of sperm and egg in animals.
fertilização
noun
The act of fecundating or impregnating the gametes of animals, plants, etc.; including the process by which in flowers the pollen renders the ovule fertile, an analogous process in flowerless plants, or the joining of sperm and egg in animals.

What does "fertilization" mean?

  1. noun The joining of a sperm and egg (or pollen and ovule) to produce offspring.
    "Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell successfully penetrates the egg."
  2. noun The act of adding fertilizer to soil to make it more productive.
    "Regular fertilization keeps the lawn thick and green."

fertilization in a sentence

  • Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell successfully penetrates the egg.
  • Regular fertilization keeps the lawn thick and green.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fertilization" in Portuguese?

"fertilization" in Portuguese is fertilização, fecundação. fertilization means: The joining of a sperm and egg (or pollen and ovule) to produce offspring.

How do you use "fertilization" in a sentence?

Example: "Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell successfully penetrates the egg." In Portuguese, "fertilization" is fertilização, fecundação.

Are there other ways to say "fertilization" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "fertilization": fertilização, fecundação.

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