outcross
outcross noun: the introduction of unrelated breeding stock to an existing population, especially one which is inbred or homogeneous.
Noun
outcross (plural outcrosses)
- The introduction of unrelated breeding stock to an existing population, especially one which is inbred or homogeneous.
- Their two sons, Joseph I and Charles VI went still further in their pursuit of an out-cross by both marrying princesses from the Guelph house of Brunswick.2007, Tim Blanning, The Pursuit of Glory, Penguin, published 2008, page 249
- A plant or animal produced by such methods.
Verb
outcross (third-person singular simple present outcrosses, present participle outcrossing, simple past and past participle outcrossed)
- to crossbreed different strains of a plant or animal.
outcross meaning in Tamil
outcross in Tamil
- புறக்கலப்பு
Antonyms of outcross
Forms of outcross
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | outcrosses |
| alternative form | out-cross |
| Verb | |
| third-person singular present | outcrosses |
| present participle | outcrossing |
| past participle | outcrossed |
| past | outcrossed |
Origin of outcross
From out- + cross.
Words formed from outcross
Questions about outcross
- What does outcross mean?
- Outcross means the introduction of unrelated breeding stock to an existing population, especially one which is inbred or homogeneous.
- What is outcross in Tamil?
- Outcross in Tamil is புறக்கலப்பு. See Outcross meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is outcross?
- Outcross can be a noun or a verb.
- What is the plural of outcross?
- The plural of outcross is outcrosses.
Words near outcross in the dictionary
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