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Antonyms for insemination


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-sem-uh-neyt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈsɛm əˌneɪt



Definition of insemination

Origin :
  • 1650s, "action of sowing," noun of action from inseminate. Meaning "infusion of semen" is from 1860.
  • As in fertilization : noun impregnation of the ovum
  • As in conception : noun beginning, birth
Example sentences :
  • Within a few days after insemination, usually in early May, females become actively hostile to males.
  • Extract from : « Life History and Ecology of the Five-lined Skink, Eumeces fasciatus » by Henry S. Fitch

Synonyms for insemination

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