interbring

/ˈɪntərbriːd/

Definitions

1. verb

to breed different kinds of animals or plants together to produce offspring with desirable characteristics

“The breeder decided to interbreed the two species to create a more resilient hybrid.”

2. noun

the act of breeding different kinds of animals or plants together

“The interbreeding program was designed to increase genetic diversity in the local ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • crossbreed
  • hybridize

Antonyms

  • isolate
  • purify