an act, process, or instance of fertilizing.

the state of being fertilized.

Biology .

the union of male and female gametic nuclei.

fecundation or impregnation of animals or plants.

the enrichment of soil, as for the production of crops.

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manuring , dressing , preparation , covering , liming , mulching , spreading , enrichment , insemination , impregnation , pollination , implantation , breeding , fecundation , propagation , procreation , conjugation