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Vocabulary Entry
pollination
|noun • verb
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noun
The process by which pollen is transferred from the male part of a flower to the female part, enabling fertilization.
Example Sentences
"Pollination is essential for the production of many fruits and vegetables."
"Bees play a crucial role in the pollination of flowers."
"Without pollination, many plants would be unable to reproduce."
V
verb
To transfer pollen from the male structure of a flower to the female structure, facilitating fertilization.
Example Sentences
"Wind can pollinate certain types of plants effectively."
"Farmers often rely on bees to pollinate their crops."
"Some flowers are designed to attract specific insects for pollination."