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
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