verb
- present participle of hybridise; to breed or cause to breed together (two different species, varieties, or types) to produce a hybrid
- to combine or blend different elements, styles, or characteristics to create something new
Usage: British spelling; American equivalent is 'hybridizing'; commonly used in biology and genetics
Usage: figurative or extended use
Examples
- Scientists are hybridising different wheat varieties to create more drought-resistant crops.
- The plant is hybridising naturally with the wild species in the nearby forest.
- By hybridising two dog breeds, breeders hope to reduce genetic health problems.
- The artist is hybridising traditional painting techniques with digital media.
- Researchers have been hybridising these fish species in the laboratory for five years.
- The company is hybridising electric and petrol engine technology in their new vehicles.