hybridization
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/ˌhaɪbrɪdəˈzeɪʃn/
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/ˌhaɪbrɪdaɪˈzeɪʃn/
The act of mixing two different types of plants or animals to create a new type.
The hybridization of corn and wheat resulted in a new crop that was more resistant to disease.