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hybridization Meaning & Definition

/haɪ.bɹɪd.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

What Does Hybridization Mean?

As a noun, hybridization means The act of hybridizing, or the state of being hybridized. The linear combination of atomic orbitals in a molecule to form hybrid orbitals. The process of breeding a mixed offspring from two different strains or species of animal or plant. It can also mean The linear combination of atomic orbitals in a molecule to form hybrid orbitals.

Word Facts for Hybridization

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/haɪ.bɹɪd.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Syllables5
Synonymscross, interbreeding and crossbreeding
Pluralhybridizations

Hybridization Definition (Noun)

  1. The act of hybridizing, or the state of being hybridized. The linear combination of atomic orbitals in a molecule to form hybrid orbitals. The process of breeding a mixed offspring from two different strains or species of animal or plant
  2. The linear combination of atomic orbitals in a molecule to form hybrid orbitals.
  3. The process of breeding a mixed offspring from two different strains or species of animal or plant
  4. The formation of double-stranded nucleic acid by complementary base-pairing
  5. the conversion of a fleet of vehicles to hybrids.

Noun

  1. The act of hybridizing, or the state of being hybridized.

Synonyms of Hybridization

Hybridization synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

hybridization (countable and uncountable, plural hybridizations)

Words That Rhyme With Hybridization

Pronouncing Hybridization

Hybridization is pronounced /haɪ.bɹɪd.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ and has 5 syllables, with the main stress on the fourth syllable (zeɪ).

Hybridization: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is hybridization?

Hybridization is a noun.

What is another word for hybridization?

Words with a similar meaning to hybridization include cross, interbreeding and crossbreeding. See the full list of hybridization synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of hybridization?

The plural of hybridization is hybridizations.

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