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Meanings of cross in English
(Genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids.
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Examples for "crossing"
Examples for "crossing"
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Of course, crossing the Cerulean Sea in a morning was impossible too.
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KiwiRail said in February that the crossing had every safety measure available.
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In the meantime conditions at the border crossing remain difficult for some.
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Talks to avert threatened industrial action by 300 level-crossing gate-keepers begin today.
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Several research papers published on Monday provided scientific details of that crossing.
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We propose a new RNA quality measure that considers the hybridization mode.
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These changes may induce or increase the frequency of hybridization among taxa.
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Best results are obtained using high-quality RNA samples for preparation and hybridization.
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Methods of analysis included microcomputer tomography scans, histology, and in situ hybridization.
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The PCR products were analyzed by gel electrophoresis and Southern blot hybridization.
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Significantly reducing hybridisation and washing times did not impair the assay performance.
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Two additional smaller peaks of hybridisation to specific chromosomal subregions were observed.
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The heterostyled plants are normally dependent on a process corresponding to hybridisation.
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The subject of hybridisation is dealt with in another part of this essay.
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Dingo classification and management is complicated by hybridisation with domestic dogs.
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Pure-bred wildcats are under threat from interbreeding with domestic and feral animals.
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With interbreeding now well-established the intriguing question is, what came of it?
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Moreover, the potential interbreeding between these two Ascaris species has been demonstrated.
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The high diversity among Cambodian animals may result from interbreeding with rhesus macaques.
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Not enough time has passed, however, for interbreeding to become impossible.
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As many as twenty-six are doing important work in hybridizing.
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Specifically, embark upon a program of artificial crossing and hybridizing.
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Since my Father died we have not done any hybridizing.
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A minimum of six non-polymorphic cross-hybridizing high molecular weight fragments were found in all DNAs examined.
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One is hybridizing and the other sport development.
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However, the subgroup of farmers practicing crossbreeding showed a tolerance to high susceptibility.
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Zeebo is a cockapoo, a noble, albeit minuscule creation of crossbreeding.
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Most of them cross animals without a specific crossbreeding scheme.
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This family actually created the variety through crossbreeding garlic seeds.
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By crossbreeding and fusing several strains of bacteria, it converts polyester into prune yogurt.
Usage of cross in English
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Thousands of migrants attempt to cross the Mediterranean to Europe every year.
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Future studies of comprehensive prenatal case management should focus on cross-level questions.
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Since Israel's Gaza offensive 18 months ago, cross-border violence has largely abated.
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The rest needs to come from either cross-selling or new growth initiatives.
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How can I cross the swarming sea and reach home at last?'
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How can you cross the swarming sea and reach home at last?'
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However, the reasons and specifics surrounding the cross often raise red flags.
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People are allowed to cross the borders for work and school reasons.
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The result takes the Blues into the semi-finals of the cross-border competition.
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These new data provide valuable information for understanding cross-species infection by HEV.
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It did mention that the union could fine members who cross, however.
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Hopefully Android's new cross-company partnership will keep future phones up to date.
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But I have not yet thought how we shall cross that water.
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The Government tonight moved to protect cross-border bodies in the Belfast Agreement.
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Some components can cross the border several times before products are completed.
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The cross-Border Do Business In Ireland trade mission, began in Newry yesterday.
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Portuguese
Cross through the time
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