cross–fer·til·ize also Brit cross–fer·til·ise 
/ˈkrɑ:sˈfɚtəˌlaɪz/ verb
cross–fer·tiliz·es; cross–fer·tilized; cross–fer·tiliz·ing /ˈkrɑ:sˈfɚtəˌlaɪz/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to combine sex cells from (two separate plants) to produce a new plant
▪ Scientists cross-fertilized the two plants. 2 : to combine (two different ideas, style, etc.) in a good or creative way
▪ a musical style that cross-fertilizes jazz and rock
▪ Scientists cross-fertilized the two plants.
▪ a musical style that cross-fertilizes jazz and rock
— cross–fer·til·i·za·tion also Brit cross–fer·til·i·sa·tion /ˈkrɑ:sˌfɚtələˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˈkrɒsˌfə:təˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
/ˈkrɑ:sˌfɚtələˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˈkrɒsˌfə:təˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
