pollinize

[ pol-uh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, pol·li·nized, pol·li·niz·ing.

1. pollinate.

Other Words From

• polli·ni·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pollinize¹

1840–50; < New Latin pollin- (stem of pollen ) pollen + -ize

Example Sentences

I keep bees to help pollinize the blossoms.

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STOKE: That first experiment of yours was trying to pollinize the black walnut with the Persian, but the reciprocal cross may be quite different, as Jones proved with the filberts.

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They do not pollinize themselves nor do they pollinize each other satisfactorily.

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The only one of fifteen varieties that I have fruited that can be depended on to pollinize itself; medium size, well sealed, cures well, no bitterness to pellicle, no "sticktite" nor moldy nuts.

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A quiet day should be chosen to pollinize the hazels for two reasons.

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