Meaning of cross-pollination in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌkrɔsˌpɔləˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

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1. Noun

   cross-pollination

   Definitions

   1. fertilization by transfer of pollen from the anthers of one flower to the stigma of another

   Antonyms

   • self-pollination
2. 2. stimulating influence among diverse elements

   Examples

   • « the cross-pollination of the arts »