Meaning

1 senses
  1. (uncountable)A property of some hybrids that are more likely to outperform either purebred parent in surviving.

More definitions
  • (genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent

Translations

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Synonyms

2 synonyms
heterosisoutbreeding enhancement
Close in meaning
  • (genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent:heterosis

See also

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