fertilisation
n 1: creation by the physical union of male and female gametes;
of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a
plant [syn: {fertilization}, {fertilisation},
{fecundation}, {impregnation}]
2: making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure [syn:
{fertilization}, {fertilisation}, {fecundation}, {dressing}]