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hybridized

/ˈhaɪbrɪdaɪzd/ verb · British & US
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What does hybridized mean?

verb

to combine or mix different things, especially different species of plants or animals, in order to produce a new type of organism or a new variety of a plant or animal.

Example

"The geneticist hybridized the two species of wheat to create a new, more resilient crop."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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