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outcrossing
noun
(out-cross-ing)
the interbreeding of individuals or stocks that are relatively unrelated (as to improve expression of a desired genetic trait) : outbreeding
outcrossing
verb
(out-cross-ing)
to cross with a relatively unrelated individual or strain : to subject to outcrossing
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