fertilisation
noun C2
Plain meaning
the process by which a male cell joins a female cell to begin new life
Exam-register meaning
In formal or high-level texts, it is used to describe the process by which a male cell joins a female cell to begin new life, often with a precise or specialised tone.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned fertilisation as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines fertilisation in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear fertilisationevidence of fertilisationwidespread fertilisation
Watch out
Do not use “fertilisation” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.