spermation

/ˌspɜrməˈteɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the process or act of releasing sperm during reproduction in certain invertebrates, such as starfish, sea urchins, and earthworms.

“The biologist studied the process of spermation in the starfish’s reproductive cycle.”

Synonyms

  • reproductive discharge
  • sperm release

Antonyms

  • infertility
  • sterility