noun
- plural of outcross; matings between individuals from different populations or breeds
Usage: biology; genetics
verb
- third person singular present of outcross; breeds with individuals from different populations
Usage: biology; genetics
Examples
- The researcher documented several outcrosses between the two plant varieties.
- Natural outcrosses help maintain genetic diversity in wild populations.
- The breeder outcrosses his dogs with animals from other bloodlines.
- She outcrosses her prize roses to develop new cultivars.
- These outcrosses produced offspring with improved disease resistance.
- The laboratory outcrosses different mouse strains for research purposes.