Definition of "outcrossing" [outcrossing]

• Present participle of outcross. (verb)

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• "One way to overcome inbreeding depression is by periodically introducing new genetic variation in a process known as outcrossing, where members of the breed are mated with individuals from outside the breed."
• "This is known as '' [[inbreeding depression]] '', and '' outcrossing '', or '' outbreeding ''"
• "'' outcrossing '', or '' outbreeding '' genetic elements and can result in heterosis."