pollination — the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive part to the female reproductive part of a flower or plant
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive part to the female reproductive part of a flower or plant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpɑː.lə.nəˈneɪ.ʃən/
Example Sentences
- Without pollination, we wouldn't have fruits, vegetables, or even chocolate!
- The farmer used artificial pollination to increase crop yields.
- Scientists are studying how climate change affects pollination patterns.
pollination
NOUN//ˌpɑː.lə.nəˈneɪ.ʃən//
the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive part to the female reproductive part of a flower or plant
A pollination bee transfers golden pollen between blooming spring flowers
The pollination's elation in creation at nature's station — where bees dance and flowers enhance
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'pollen' meaning 'fine flour or dust,' combined with the suffix '-ation' (denoting an action or process). The term emerged in the 18th century as botanists developed scientific terminology for plant reproduction.
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📝Examples
“Without pollination, we wouldn't have fruits, vegetables, or even chocolate!”
“The farmer used artificial pollination to increase crop yields.”
“Scientists are studying how climate change affects pollination patterns.”
“My garden became a pollination party when all the bees arrived at once!”
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