C1nounformalnatureenvironment
US/ˌpɑː.ləˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌpɒl.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
the moving of pollen from one flower to another so that the plant can make seeds
In context
Bees are essential for the pollination of many fruit and vegetable crops.
Farmers rent hives each spring to improve pollination in their orchards.
Falling insect numbers could threaten pollination and, in turn, our food supply.
Words that go with pollination
noun + preposition
- pollination by beesPollination by bees increases the size of the harvest.
verb + noun
- aid pollinationWind and insects both aid pollination in open fields.
noun + noun
- crop pollinationCrop pollination depends on healthy bee populations.
- insect pollinationInsect pollination is vital for most flowering plants.
adjective + noun
- natural pollinationNatural pollination is cheaper than doing it by hand.
verb + preposition
- depend on pollinationMany crops depend on pollination to produce fruit.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
pollination of insectsCorrect: pollination by insects