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self-exposure |
self-expression |
self-feeder |
self-fertilisation |
self-fertilised |
self-fertilization
| self-fertilized
| self-flagellation
| self-forgetful
| self-fulfillment
| self-generated
self-fertilization
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun self-fertilization has 1 sense
- self-fertilization(n = noun.event) self-fertilisation - fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from the same individual; Array is a kind of fecundation, fertilisation, fertilization, impregnation
has particulars: autogamy
Antonym: cross-fertilization
CIDE DICTIONARY
self-fertilization, n.
The fertilization of a flower by pollen from the same flower and without outer aid; autogamy. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
self-fertilization, n. the fertilization of plants by their own pollen, not from others.
Derivative
self-fertilized adj. self-fertilizing adj.
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