hybridize

English

/ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd.aɪz/

verb
Definitions
  • To form a mixture of any kind.
  • (transitive) To cross-breed animals or plants to form hybrids.
  • (intransitive) To produce hybrid offspring; to interbreed.
  • (transitive) To construct a hybrid word from elements of different languages.
  • (physics) To combine atomic orbitals mathematically to form hybrid orbitals.
  • (biochemistry) To combine complementary subunits of multiple biological macromolecules.

Etymology

Suffix from English hybrid (fuel).

Origin

English

hybrid

Gloss

fuel

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