pollination

CEFRC1

/ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The transfer of pollen between flowers so seeds can form.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma; effected by insects, birds, bats and the wind etc.

Examples

  • An untranslated sentence is like a flower waiting for pollination.

  • Pollination of plants depends on bees.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌpɔləˈnæɪʃən/

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Origin

noun

From pollinate + -ion.