Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pollinate
verb
/ˈpɒlɪneɪt/
Definition
To transfer pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, allowing for fertilization and the production of seeds.
Examples
- The bees help to pollinate the flowers in the garden.
- Many fruits depend on animals to pollinate their blossoms.
- Wind can also pollinate some types of plants.
Meaning
Pollination is a crucial process in the reproductive cycle of flowering plants, involving the movement of pollen for the purpose of fertilization.
Synonyms
- fertilize
- germinate
- inseminate
