self-fertilization
self-fertilization · self-fertilizations
The fertilization of a plant by itselfThe fertilization of a plant by itself; self-pollination, autogamy.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The fertilization of a plant by itself; self-pollination, autogamy.
More definitions
- fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from the same individual
Forms
plural: self-fertilizationsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from the same individual:self-fertilisation
Antonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable