fertilisation/ˌfɝtələˈzeɪʃən/Pluralfertilisations1the process of uniting male and female reproductive cells of humans, animals, or plants in order to create a new young beingSynonyms: fecundationfertilizationimpregnation2making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manureSynonyms: fecundationfertilizationdressing