verb
- to produce a hybrid by crossbreeding or cross-fertilizing two different species, varieties, or breeds
- to combine different elements to form something new
Usage: biology
Examples
- Scientists hybridized two wheat varieties to create a more drought-resistant crop.
- The botanist successfully hybridized roses to produce a new color.
- Farmers often hybridize corn to improve yield and disease resistance.
- The architect hybridized traditional and modern design elements.
- Researchers hybridized different cell lines in the laboratory.
- The musician hybridized jazz and classical styles in her composition.