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Hybridization vs Interbreeding - What's the difference?

hybridization | interbreeding |

As nouns the difference between hybridization and interbreeding

is that hybridization is the act of hybridizing, or the state of being hybridized while interbreeding is breeding within a narrow range of individuals.

As a verb interbreeding is

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hybridization

English

Alternative forms

* hybridisation

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of hybridizing, or the state of being hybridized.
  • # (chemistry) The linear combination of atomic orbitals in a molecule to form hybrid orbitals.
  • # (botany) The process of breeding a mixed offspring from two different strains or species of plant.
  • (transport) the conversion of a fleet of vehicles to hybrids.

    • interbreeding

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (-)
  • breeding within a narrow range of individuals