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fecundation fecundation /ˌfiːkʌnˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure ( dressing , fecundation , fertilisation [British] , fertilization )
making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure
Creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant ( fecundation , fertilisation [British] , fertilization , impregnation )
creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant
Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell and an egg cell combine to form a zygote
Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell and an egg cell combine to form a zygote

viscosity viscosity /vɪˈskɑːsəti/

noun

() Resistance of a liquid to shear forces (and hence to flow) ( viscousness , viscosity )
resistance of a liquid to shear forces (and hence to flow)
The viscosity of the liquid affected its flow and consistency.
The viscosity of the liquid affected its flow and consistency.

Buteo buteo Buteo buteo /ˈbjuːtiːoʊ ˈbjuːtiːoʊ/

noun

The common European short-winged hawk ( Buteo buteo , buzzard )
the common European short-winged hawk

rubbing rubbing /ˈrʌbɪŋ/

noun

Effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure ( detrition , friction , rubbing )
effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
Representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal ( rubbing )
representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
The resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another ( friction , rubbing )
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

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