Satyrisation

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of satyrization. UK, alt-of, alternative, uncountable

    "Sterility caused by cross-mating between Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti (a process known as satyrisation) may have initially contributed to the observed competitive reduction of Aedes aegypti by invasive Aedes albopictus in many areas of Florida."

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"Sterility caused by cross-mating between Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti (a process known as satyrisation) may have initially contributed to the observed competitive reduction of Aedes aegypti by invasive Aedes albopictus in many areas of Florida."

Etymology

From satyr + -isation.

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