WordValepollination
the transfer of pollen enabling plants to reproduce
In more detail
1. (noun) the process by which pollen from a male part of a flower is transferred to the female part, allowing the plant to produce seeds
2. (noun) the act of an insect or other agent carrying pollen between flowers
Examples
- Bees play an important role in the pollination of flowers and crops.
- Pollination by wind helps many trees reproduce.
How to use pollination
Pollination is a technical botanical term used in both scientific and general contexts to describe the essential reproductive process in flowering plants. It can refer to the natural process (by wind, water, or animals) or artificial human-assisted transfer of pollen. The term is neutral and commonly used in environmental, agricultural, and educational discussions.
Common phrases
- cross-pollination
- self-pollination
- pollination by insects
- wind pollination
- pollination services
Synonyms
pollen transfer · fertilization
Word family
pollinate (verb) · pollinator (noun) · pollinating (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse pollination with fertilization; while pollination transfers pollen between flowers, fertilization is the subsequent fusion of pollen with the ovule.
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