hybridization; crossing
Biological term for crossing different species, varieties, or strains to produce hybrids.
A new variety was created through the hybridization of different breeds.
この植物は自然交雑しやすい。
This plant hybridizes easily in nature.
mixing; intermingling
General mixing of different elements, often used for cultures, ideas, or populations. Less common than the biological sense.
異文化の交雑が新しい芸術を生んだ。
The mixing of different cultures gave birth to new art.
hybrid; crossbreed
backcrossing
Compound of 交 (interchange, mix) and 雑 (miscellaneous, mix). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys mixing or crossing.