self-fer|ti|liz|ing

self-fer|ti|liz|ing
self-fer|ti|liz|ing «SEHLF FUR tuh LY zihng», adjective.
1. fertilizing by the pollen of its own flowers alone: »

Tobacco is normally a self-fertilizing species (Science News).

2. breeding from closely related individuals; inbreeding: »

populations of self-fertilizing organisms.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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