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outbreeding Definition

out·breed·ing (-brēd′iŋ)

noun

  1. the breeding of stocks or individuals that are not closely related
  2. Anthrop. a marrying outside one's social group

outbreeding Related Forms
out′·breed′ transitive verb, intransitive verb -·bred′, -·breed′·ing
outbreeding Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • ensure: In the Oxalis genus there is much specialization of forms, which is geared to ensuring that outbreeding occurs.

Modifies a noun

  • collection: A regeneration process can be a bit tricky if the seeds have been collected from an outbreeding collection.

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