fertilization
nounUK /ˌfɜːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US /ˌfɜːrtələˈzeɪʃən/
Fertilization is when a sperm and an egg join together to start a new baby plant or animal.
Fertilization happens when the pollen from one flower reaches the egg of another flower.
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2. Adding nutrients to soil so plants can grow better.
The farmer used fertilization to help his corn grow tall and strong.
3. The process of making land more able to produce crops.
Fertilization of the poor soil made it good for farming.
4. The act of adding a substance to water or another material to make it richer.
Fertilization of the pond helped the water plants grow.