pollination

noun

pol·li·na·tion ˌpä-lə-ˈnā-shən

: the transfer of pollen from an anther to the stigma in angiosperms or from the microsporangium to the micropyle in gymnosperms

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The shared clientele across both industries is also a key factor driving this cross-industry pollination. —

Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025 From an ecological standpoint, the rapid loss of biodiversity due to habitat destruction and shifting climates destabilizes ecosystems that provide essential services like pollination and carbon sequestration (Dr. Green). —

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 This set is a great way to encourage conversations about nature, pollination, and caring for our environment. —

Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025 Successful pollination occurs when pollen meets the sticky central part of a flower, known as the stigma. —

Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for pollination