fertilization
US /ˌfɝː.t̬əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌfɝː.t̬əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
1.
the action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote
:
•
Successful fertilization is crucial for plant reproduction.
•
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a common fertility treatment.
2.
the application of fertilizer to soil
:
•
The farmer applied a new method of soil fertilization.
•
Proper fertilization is essential for healthy crop growth.