1. transferring pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, either of the same flower or a different flower, to enable fertilization and seed production
Usage: present participle of 'pollinize'; chiefly North American variant of 'pollinating'

Examples

• Bees are pollinizing the apple blossoms in the orchard.
• The gardener is pollinizing the tomato flowers by hand to ensure a good crop.
• Butterflies play an important role in pollinizing wildflowers.
• Wind is pollinizing the grass and causing seasonal allergies.
• The farmer hired beekeepers to help with pollinizing the almond trees.